Live-In Youth Development Couple | Houseparents

Confidential; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary plus room and board

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance and training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. The couple will reside in on-campus homes, provide care and mentorship for 8–13 students, and support student development in a family-like environment.

The role requires married couples, aged 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, valid drivers license, and willingness to lead devotions and accompany Chapel services. Housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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 permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. drivers 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 to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.
• Support various student homes during the nine-on, three-off duty cycle.

Skills

Experience with youth

Drivers license

Lead devotions

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. The couple will reside in on-campus homes, provide care and mentorship for 8–13 students, and support student development in a family-like environment.

The role requires married couples, aged 27+, with a high school diploma or GED, valid drivers license, and willingness to lead devotions and accompany Chapel services. Housing, meals, and comprehensive benefits are provided.