Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Countryside (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and care for a group of approximately 8–13 students. The position involves mentorship, daily routines, and enabling a structured, family-like environment to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervising students, coordinating activities, managing schedules, and ensuring health and wellness, with a nine-days-on, three-days-off

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse couple must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples as Full-time Flex Houseparents to reside in on-campus student homes and care for a group of approximately 8–13 students. The position involves mentorship, daily routines, and enabling a structured, family-like environment to promote academic, emotional, and social growth.

Responsibilities include supervising students, coordinating activities, managing schedules, and ensuring health and wellness, with a nine-days-on, three-days-off