On-Campus Couple Houseparents: Shape Youth Development

Milton Hershey School; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

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.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Mutual commitment: two-person couple married for at least two years.
• Both spouses age 27 or older and able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for a group of 8–13 students.
• Manage household routines, schedules, and student wellbeing.
• Drive students to activities and engage in development and recreation.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting; support placement into a fixed student home.

Skills

Youth experience

Mentoring

Teamwork

Reliability

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.

Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.