Live-In Youth Care Couple — Flex Houseparents

Milton Hershey School; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring two married individuals to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves residing in on-campus homes, guiding a group of 8–13 students, and fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The position starts with a nine days on / three days off cycle, transitioning to a placed houseparent where you share a home with the same students.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-year married couple minimum.
• Spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; drive student vans certification eligible.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in planned programs.
• Lead daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA is hiring two married individuals to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves residing in on-campus homes, guiding a group of 8–13 students, and fostering a structured, family-like environment to support academic, emotional, and social development.

The position starts with a nine days on / three days off cycle, transitioning to a placed houseparent where you share a home with the same students.