Live-In Houseparent & Student Mentor (PA)

Milton Hershey School; Memphis (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two houseparents to supervise and mentor students, manage household routines, and ensure student wellness. This two-person role requires married couples, who will live with a cohort of students and follow a demanding 9-on/3-off schedule, with transition to a placed houseparent.

The position includes housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits; candidates must be 27+, have a high school diploma or GED, driving license, and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples legally 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role modeling for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• 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 Sunday Chapel participation.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Support various student homes as a two-person team, then transition to a placed houseparent.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two houseparents to supervise and mentor students, manage household routines, and ensure student wellness. This two-person role requires married couples, who will live with a cohort of students and follow a demanding 9-on/3-off schedule, with transition to a placed houseparent.

The position includes housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits; candidates must be 27+, have a high school diploma or GED, driving license, and ability to lift 50 lbs.