Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes - Couples

Confidential; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role offers housing, meals while on duty, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models 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/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Two-person role

U.S. driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Vehicle certification for student vans

Chaperone and devotions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples for Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role offers housing, meals while on duty, comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.