Live-In Houseparent (Couple) for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Manito (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks a two-person, married couple to serve as Flex Houseparents, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and programmatic support for K-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

You will manage household routines, supervise schedules, assist with medications, and drive students to activities. The role includes devotions, Sunday Chapel, budgeting, and a path to Placed Houseparent after initial years.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person spouse couple required, married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; able to become van driver certified.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff as role models.
• Commitment to student success with a high level of dedication.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan development/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Support multiple homes on a 9-on/3-off cycle, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role with the same students.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Van certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks a two-person, married couple to serve as Flex Houseparents, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and programmatic support for K-12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

You will manage household routines, supervise schedules, assist with medications, and drive students to activities. The role includes devotions, Sunday Chapel, budgeting, and a path to Placed Houseparent after initial years.