Live-In Houseparent for Student Homes — Couples

Milton Hershey School; Hershey (PA); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, seeks flex houseparents (two-person teams) to provide supervision for pre-K through 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Couples live in student homes, follow a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, and gradually transition to a placed houseparent role with a stable group of students.

The role includes driving, devotions, planning activities, budgeting, and daily student support.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for married couples (keit two years).
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Ability to obtain U.S. driver certification to drive student vans.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and coordinate developmental/recreational events.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Support various student homes on a nine days on / three days off schedule, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role.

Skills

Youth work

Couples required

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School, located in Hershey, PA, seeks flex houseparents (two-person teams) to provide supervision for pre-K through 12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Couples live in student homes, follow a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, and gradually transition to a placed houseparent role with a stable group of students.

The role includes driving, devotions, planning activities, budgeting, and daily student support.