Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Married Couple)

Milton Hershey School; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person couple to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, and supervision for 8–13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement into a fixed student home.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, coordinating schedules, administering medications, escorting students to activities, leading devotions, and managing

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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 allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as 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, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Integrity/role modeling

Daily devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents for a two-person couple to reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, mentorship, and supervision for 8–13 students. The role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with eventual placement into a fixed student home.

Responsibilities include supervising daily routines, coordinating schedules, administering medications, escorting students to activities, leading devotions, and managing