Live-In Houseparent for Student Homes (Couples)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a dedicated houseparent couple to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and wellness support for students in a live‑in, two‑person role.

Responsibilities include managing household routines, transporting students to activities, leading devotions, and coordinating with staff; this position begins with a nine‑on, three‑off cycle and may transition to a placed houseparent arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a two-person role for couples married 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 on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially support various student homes on a nine days on / three days off schedule.
• Transitioning to a placed houseparent living in the student home.

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple living arrangement

Commitment to service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a dedicated houseparent couple to provide daily supervision, mentorship, and wellness support for students in a live‑in, two‑person role.

Responsibilities include managing household routines, transporting students to activities, leading devotions, and coordinating with staff; this position begins with a nine‑on, three‑off cycle and may transition to a placed houseparent arrangement.