Live-In Houseparents for Students (Couples) – Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Housing included

Medical/dental/vision

Retirement options

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents start by supporting various student homes with a nine-on, three-off schedule, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role living and working with the same group of students.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth experience

Couple role

Married two years

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8-13 students living in the home.

Flex Houseparents start by supporting various student homes with a nine-on, three-off schedule, then transition to a Placed Houseparent role living and working with the same group of students.