Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

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 work nine days on, three off, with a transition to a placed houseparent role. The position offers housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits, along with relocation assistance and paid training.

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.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

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.

Skills

Experience with youth

Couple role

Driver's license

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

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 work nine days on, three off, with a transition to a placed houseparent role. The position offers housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive benefits, along with relocation assistance and paid training.