Live-In Youth Development Houseparent for Student Homes

Confidential; Beverly (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing household routines and student schedules, administering medications, driving to activities, and leading daily devotions plus Sunday Chapel.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple role, married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Campus is smoke-free and weapon-free.
• Pet restrictions: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Ability to lead daily devotions and attend Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• 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 and recreational activities
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Couple role

Age requirement

Family limits

Smoke-free campus

Pet policy

Driver license

Religious devotions exposure

Education required

Physical ability

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for about 8–13 students, helping them grow academically, emotionally, and socially.

Responsibilities include daily supervision, managing household routines and student schedules, administering medications, driving to activities, and leading daily devotions plus Sunday Chapel.