Live-In Houseparent for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents follow a nine days on / three days off schedule, with potential transition to a placed houseparent living with the same students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role; legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (no proselytizing).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff as role models.

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 plan developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth work

Couple teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents follow a nine days on / three days off schedule, with potential transition to a placed houseparent living with the same students.