Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes — Couples

Confidential; Waukon (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & housing

Medical insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, houseparents support multiple homes on a 9-on/3-off cycle and later transition to a placed role. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid time off.

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 permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: 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 accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and engaging in development and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Job description

Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

Initially, houseparents support multiple homes on a 9-on/3-off cycle and later transition to a placed role. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, relocation assistance, and paid time off.