Live-in Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person couple who will live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, helping them reach their academic, emotional, and social potential. The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three off, with eventual placement in a single student home.

Benefits include a salary around $46,917 per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver\'s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff are role models for students.

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 with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes with a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off; later transition to a placed Houseparent in a single student home.

Skills

Youth experience

Lif t weight

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person couple who will live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, helping them reach their academic, emotional, and social potential. The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three off, with eventual placement in a single student home.

Benefits include a salary around $46,917 per person, comprehensive benefits, relocation