Live‑In Houseparent for Student Homes (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Ontario (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals provided

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks two-houseparent couples to provide care, supervision, and mentorship for pre-K–12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role covers daily routines, devotions, transportation, and budgeting within a caring, fully-endowed educational environment.

The position starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with the opportunity to transition into a placed houseparent living arrangement.

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.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Campus smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and plan developmental/recreational events.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Support multiple student homes initially; then transition to a placed houseparent role.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks two-houseparent couples to provide care, supervision, and mentorship for pre-K–12 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role covers daily routines, devotions, transportation, and budgeting within a caring, fully-endowed educational environment.

The position starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with the opportunity to transition into a placed houseparent living arrangement.