Live-In Youth Development Houseparent (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Bremen (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full‑time Flex Houseparents for on‑campus student homes. Couples provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, supporting academic, emotional, and social development in a family‑like home environment.

Youth experience is required; couples must be legally married for at least two years, with both spouses aged 27 or older. Valid driver’s licenses and ability to drive student vans are needed, along with willingness to lead devotions and

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the student home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to be certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel attendance.
• 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 developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs

Devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full‑time Flex Houseparents for on‑campus student homes. Couples provide care, supervision, and guidance for 8–13 students, supporting academic, emotional, and social development in a family‑like home environment.

Youth experience is required; couples must be legally married for at least two years, with both spouses aged 27 or older. Valid driver’s licenses and ability to drive student vans are needed, along with willingness to lead devotions and