Live-In Houseparents for Student Growth (Couples)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person $46,917

Free housing

Meals on duty

Medical/dental/vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and caring for 8–13 students. The role features a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, with housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits included; salary per person is $46,917, with total compensation per couple approaching $180,000.

Applicants must be married for at least two years, both partners 27 or older, and prepared to guide youth, manage household routines, and

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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

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 accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Ability to adapt as housed in different student homes; eventual placement with a single group.

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person role

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Commitment to safety

No alcohol on duty

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus homes and caring for 8–13 students. The role features a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, with housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits included; salary per person is $46,917, with total compensation per couple approaching $180,000.

Applicants must be married for at least two years, both partners 27 or older, and prepared to guide youth, manage household routines, and