Live-In Youth Caregiver Couple for Student Homes

Confidential; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and caring for a group of 8‑13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Upon hire, couples start in various student homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent role living with their group. Competitive benefits and housing are included.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person couple married 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 Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

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 experience

Team-based approach

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Van driving certification

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and caring for a group of 8‑13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Upon hire, couples start in various student homes with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and can transition to a placed houseparent role living with their group. Competitive benefits and housing are included.