Live-In Houseparents for Student Homes (Married Couples)

Confidential; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School located in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and caring for 8–13 students. You will supervise routines, mentor students, and lead daily devotions including Sunday Chapel while helping with budgeting and reporting.

The schedule is nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent role.

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 campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 recreation.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Support various student homes on schedule; transition to placed houseparent role.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Lead devotions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School located in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and caring for 8–13 students. You will supervise routines, mentor students, and lead daily devotions including Sunday Chapel while helping with budgeting and reporting.

The schedule is nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with progression to a placed houseparent role.