Live-On Campus Couple —Flex Houseparents for Students

Confidential; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8-13 students. Couples work as a two-person team, providing supervision, guidance, and activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent position living with the same students. Salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple, legally married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 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 attending Judeo‑Christian 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning/developing activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Two-person couple

Age 27+

Safety and compliance

Driver certification

Lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Two-person role

No alcohol on duty

Pet restrictions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and care for a group of 8-13 students. Couples work as a two-person team, providing supervision, guidance, and activities to support academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role starts with nine days on duty followed by three days off, with potential transition to a placed houseparent position living with the same students. Salary and comprehensive benefits are provided.