Live-In Houseparent Couple for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Eastvale (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training and PTO

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks dedicated two-person houseparents to supervise and mentor students in a cost-free, career-focused environment. You will manage daily routines, transport students to activities, and lead devotions while maintaining strict campus rules and safety.

This is a unique, rewarding life-choice role for committed couples. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.
• This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
• Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off
• Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Couple partnership

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks dedicated two-person houseparents to supervise and mentor students in a cost-free, career-focused environment. You will manage daily routines, transport students to activities, and lead devotions while maintaining strict campus rules and safety.

This is a unique, rewarding life-choice role for committed couples. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage, relocation assistance, paid training, and paid time off.