Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Meadow (SD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

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.

The role includes daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving students to activities, leading devotions and Chapel, and overseeing household budgeting.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse role; couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Integrity and professionalism; staff as student role models.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship of students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student health.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Transition to placed Houseparent with same group of students.

Skills

Experience with youth

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.

The role includes daily supervision, managing routines, administering medications, driving students to activities, leading devotions and Chapel, and overseeing household budgeting.