On-Campus Couple: Full-Time Flex Houseparents for Students

Confidential; Grantsville (UT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Meals during duty

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Salary is $46,917.00 per person (about $180,000 per couple with free housing, meals on duty, utilities).

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the home.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• 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 Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA hires married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8–13 students.

Initially, nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off; later transition to a placed houseparent living with the same group. Salary is $46,917.00 per person (about $180,000 per couple with free housing, meals on duty, utilities).