On-Campus Couple Houseparents — Youth Development & Mentorship

Confidential; Hanover (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary included

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples as Full‑time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students daily and supporting their academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initially, duties cover multiple homes with a 9-on/3-off schedule, then transition to a placed home with the same group of students. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person couple required, married at least two years.
• Both spouses aged 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children in the home.
• Smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: fish and one approved dog.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Able to lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff as role models.

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 and recreational events.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Driver's license

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Integrity and professionalism

Daily devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, seeks married couples as Full‑time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes, guiding 8–13 students daily and supporting their academic, emotional, and social growth.

Initially, duties cover multiple homes with a 9-on/3-off schedule, then transition to a placed home with the same group of students. Comprehensive benefits accompany this role.