Live-In Youth Houseparent – Couples (Full-Time)

Milton Hershey School; Smith River (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will live on campus, supervise and mentor a group of 8–13 students, manage daily routines, and support wellness and development within a family-like home setting.

Either spouse will lead devotions, accompany students to Chapel, and help with budgeting and reporting. A two-year marriage, age 27+, and a valid US driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.

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

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to join as Full-time Flex Houseparents. You will live on campus, supervise and mentor a group of 8–13 students, manage daily routines, and support wellness and development within a family-like home setting.

Either spouse will lead devotions, accompany students to Chapel, and help with budgeting and reporting. A two-year marriage, age 27+, and a valid US driver’s license are required.