Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

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. This unique role places couples in on-campus homes with 8-13 students, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

Holders of a high school diploma or GED, both spouses must be 27+; drivers license required and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially support multiple student homes with a nine-on, three-off schedule; transition to placed houseparent.

Skills

Youth experience

Couples required

Age 27+

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. This unique role places couples in on-campus homes with 8-13 students, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support to foster academic, emotional, and social growth.

Holders of a high school diploma or GED, both spouses must be 27+; drivers license required and ability to become certified to drive student vans.