Live-In Youth Development Couple | Houseparent Role

Confidential; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance ( Provided )

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves living in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Couples work a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with the potential to transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same student group.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples who are legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and drive student home vans if certified.

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

Skills

Youth mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves living in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students.

Couples work a nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off, with the potential to transition to a placed houseparent role living with the same student group.