Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes — Couples

Confidential; Patterson (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings and flexible spending

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents who will live in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students to academic, emotional, and social success. Couples work together to provide care, supervision, and structured routines in a family-like environment.

Position requires a married two-person team, both spouses 27+, and a commitment to a smoke- and weapon-free campus. Roles include devotions leadership, budgeting oversight, and active student engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse couple requirement, married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Willingness to lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Chapel services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and supervise student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Community living

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents who will live in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students to academic, emotional, and social success. Couples work together to provide care, supervision, and structured routines in a family-like environment.

Position requires a married two-person team, both spouses 27+, and a commitment to a smoke- and weapon-free campus. Roles include devotions leadership, budgeting oversight, and active student engagement.