Live-In Youth Development Couple | On-Campus Houseparents

Confidential; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meal plan on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full‑time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social growth. Responsibilities include daily supervision, schedules, and activities.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. and maintain physical readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Oversee budgeting and reporting for the household.
• Drive students to activities and engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Chapel.

Skills

Youth experience

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples as Full‑time Flex Houseparents. Couples live on campus in student homes and provide care, guidance, and supervision for about 8–13 students to foster academic, emotional, and social growth. Responsibilities include daily supervision, schedules, and activities.

The role begins with nine days on duty followed by three off, with transition to a Placed Houseparent. Benefits include housing, meals on duty, and comprehensive coverage.