Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Married Couple)

Confidential; Sheridan (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Housing and meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full‑time Flex Houseparents to reside in on‑campus student homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students. This two-person, married-couple role focuses on care, supervision and guidance to support academic, emotional and social development.

Salary per person is $46,917 with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing, meals, and utilities. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple, legally married for at least two years.
• Spouses must be at least 27 years old.
• No more than three dependent children in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel (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

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

Skills

Youth mentorship

Supervision

Student well-being

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full‑time Flex Houseparents to reside in on‑campus student homes and mentor a group of 8–13 students. This two-person, married-couple role focuses on care, supervision and guidance to support academic, emotional and social development.

Salary per person is $46,917 with total compensation around $180,000 per couple including housing, meals, and utilities. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.