Live-In Houseparent Couple: Mentor & Caregiver for Students

Confidential; Martindale (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid per person (housing +Meals

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique, life-changing role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide supervision, guidance, and support for a group of 8-13 students.

The position offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, housing, meals while on duty, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a two-person role for couples legally 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.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

U.S. Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique, life-changing role, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide supervision, guidance, and support for a group of 8-13 students.

The position offers a salary of $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) plus comprehensive benefits, housing, meals while on duty, and relocation assistance.