Live-In Youth Development Houseparents (Couples)

Milton Hershey School; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 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. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of ~8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine consecutive duty days followed by three days off, with opportunities to transition to a Placed Houseparent in a stable student home. Valid U.S.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• 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, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initially supporting various student homes with a nine-on/three-off duty cycle.
• Unscheduled time on weekdays while students are in school.
• Transitioning to a Placed Houseparent in a fixed student home.

Skills

Youth work experience

Couple teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of ~8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine consecutive duty days followed by three days off, with opportunities to transition to a Placed Houseparent in a stable student home. Valid U.S.