Live-In Youth Houseparent for Students (Couples)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary per person

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent living arrangement.

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 accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and actively planning 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 is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in Hershey, PA. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development.

The role begins with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent living arrangement.