Live-In Youth Development Houseparent

Milton Hershey School; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals while on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a two-person houseparent couple to provide daily supervision and mentorship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role includes managing household routines, administering medications, and driving students to activities, while actively engaging in developmental and recreational programs.

You will lead daily devotions, accompany students to Sunday Chapel, participate in budgeting, and report on household activity.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples 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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• High school diploma or GED required.

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 and recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Support for multiple student homes during initial phased schedule (nine days on, three days off).
• Transitioning to a placed houseparent role living with the same group of students.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Driver's license

Leadership

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks a two-person houseparent couple to provide daily supervision and mentorship for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The role includes managing household routines, administering medications, and driving students to activities, while actively engaging in developmental and recreational programs.

You will lead daily devotions, accompany students to Sunday Chapel, participate in budgeting, and report on household activity.