Live-In Houseparents for Youth Development (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus housing

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, transporting students, leading devotions, and coordinating activities while transitioning toward a Placed Houseparent role with a stable student group.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• This is a 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 and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while 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 students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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 mentorship

Couple role requirement

Driver's license

Residential caregiving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents who live in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for groups of 8–13 students.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing routines, transporting students, leading devotions, and coordinating activities while transitioning toward a Placed Houseparent role with a stable student group.