Live-in Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Jourdanton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. These couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, mentoring students, administering medications, and arranging activities. The role starts with nine days on duty, three off, with eventual placement in a fixed student home,

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and supervise wellness.
• Organize activities and drive to events.
• Lead daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship experience

Couples teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

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. These couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, mentoring students, administering medications, and arranging activities. The role starts with nine days on duty, three off, with eventual placement in a fixed student home,