Live‑In Houseparent (Couples) – Youth Mentor & Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a dedicated two-person houseparent team to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and compassionate care for K–12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds on a fully endowed campus.

You will manage household routines and student schedules, transport students to activities, and actively engage in developmental and recreational programs while modeling positive behavior.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Transport students to activities and plan developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Support different student homes during the initial nine-on/three-off duty cycle; transition to placed houseparent eventually.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a dedicated two-person houseparent team to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and compassionate care for K–12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds on a fully endowed campus.

You will manage household routines and student schedules, transport students to activities, and actively engage in developmental and recreational programs while modeling positive behavior.