On-Campus Couple Houseparents

Confidential; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

The role offers a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development; duties include daily supervision, devotions, budgeting, and eventual transition to a placed houseparent with

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities and planning developmental/recreational activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.
• Initial nine consecutive days on duty, then three days off; later transition to a placed houseparent role.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

The role offers a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development; duties include daily supervision, devotions, budgeting, and eventual transition to a placed houseparent with