On-Campus Couple Houseparents for Student Homes

Confidential; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability options

Retirement savings

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine days on, then three off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position. Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits,

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple required, married for at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27+.
• No more than three dependent children in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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 engage in developmental and recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Couple must be married 2+ years

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, is seeking Full-time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on-campus student homes, providing care and supervision for 8–13 students, fostering a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social growth.

The role begins with nine days on, then three off, with a pathway to a placed houseparent position. Salary is $46,917 per person (about $180,000 per couple) with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits,