Live-In Youth Development & Residence Houseparent

Milton Hershey School; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals on duty

Utilities included

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two houseparents to supervise and mentor residential students, manage daily routines, and support wellness and transportation for a large youth community. The role involves leading devotions, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe, nurturing campus environment.

Two married partners will work together in a student home, with a nine-on, three-off duty cycle, and potential progression to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group of

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
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
• 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 services (proselytizing prohibited)
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
• This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses.

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
• Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off
• Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home

Skills

Youth mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks two houseparents to supervise and mentor residential students, manage daily routines, and support wellness and transportation for a large youth community. The role involves leading devotions, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe, nurturing campus environment.

Two married partners will work together in a student home, with a nine-on, three-off duty cycle, and potential progression to a Placed Houseparent role living with the same group of