Live-in Houseparent Couple: Mentor & Guide Students

Confidential; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents begin by supporting various homes on a nine-on, three-off cycle and can transition to a placed houseparent role. The role emphasizes mentorship, daily devotions, and coordinating routines, with a strong commitment to student development and a

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Couples work

Age 27+

Driver's license

Mentorship

Policy adherence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, hires married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents begin by supporting various homes on a nine-on, three-off cycle and can transition to a placed houseparent role. The role emphasizes mentorship, daily devotions, and coordinating routines, with a strong commitment to student development and a