On‑Campus Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Milton Hershey School; Mesquite (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Meals on duty

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The position begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule; eventual placement as a fixed houseparent living with the same students.

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.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship to students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and monitor student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Chapel services.
• Support multiple student homes on a nine-on-nine schedule, then transition to a placed houseparent role.

Skills

Youth experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The position begins with a nine-on, three-off schedule; eventual placement as a fixed houseparent living with the same students.