Live-In Houseparents for Youth Mentorship (Couples)

Confidential; Henefer (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking 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 begin with a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and eventually transition into a placed Houseparent role, living with the same students in their home.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Must be legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

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 and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Lift 50 lbs

Lead devotions

Driver's license

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. 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 begin with a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, and eventually transition into a placed Houseparent role, living with the same students in their home.