Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple, to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both aged 27+, and able to lead devotions, transport students, and manage daily routines. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are offered.

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.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• 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 serve as role models.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure 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

Volunteer youth work

Couple eligibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks full-time Flex Houseparents, a two-person married couple, to live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Couples must be legally married for at least two years, both aged 27+, and able to lead devotions, transport students, and manage daily routines. Relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits are offered.