Married Couple Houseparents - Flexible Student Homes

Confidential; Porterdale (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus in student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Initial nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off, with a transition to placed housing. Competitive compensation includes on-site housing, meals, benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-spouse married couple for at least two years.
• Both spouses 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 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.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

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

Youth work experience

Volunteer experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living on campus in student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Initial nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off, with a transition to placed housing. Competitive compensation includes on-site housing, meals, benefits, relocation assistance, and paid training.