Live-in Youth Development Couple: Flex Houseparents

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Health insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) on-campus is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live with a group of 8–13 students and provide day-to-day care, guidance, supervision, and development support. This unique position centers on creating a structured, family-like home environment that nurtures academic, emotional, and social growth.

Ideal candidates are married couples with at least two years together, age 27 or older, and experience with youth.

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 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Youth supervision

Mentoring

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) on-campus is seeking full-time Flex Houseparents to live with a group of 8–13 students and provide day-to-day care, guidance, supervision, and development support. This unique position centers on creating a structured, family-like home environment that nurtures academic, emotional, and social growth.

Ideal candidates are married couples with at least two years together, age 27 or older, and experience with youth.