Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Couples)

Confidential; Worthington (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is a top-notch home and school serving 2,200+ students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost-free, career-focused education. We are hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students in a family-like environment.

In this role, couples will start in a rotating nine days on duty and three days off, later transitioning to a placed

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; able to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning development/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Nine days on duty followed by three days off; transition to placed houseparent.
• Live and work with the same group of students in their own home.

Skills

Youth experience

Married couple

Age 27+

Budgeting

Substance policy

Pet policy

Driver's license

Religious activities

Physical ability

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is a top-notch home and school serving 2,200+ students from disadvantaged backgrounds with a cost-free, career-focused education. We are hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students in a family-like environment.

In this role, couples will start in a rotating nine days on duty and three days off, later transitioning to a placed