On-Campus Flex Houseparents (Couples) for Youth Development

Confidential; Alliance (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Flex Houseparents begin by nine days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual placement as a fixed Houseparent living with the same students. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and paid training.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• Two-person role for couples married at least two years.
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older.
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home.
• Commitment to a smoke‑free and weapon‑free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limits: fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff act 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/recreational events
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel attendance
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Youth experience

Couple collaboration

Patient supervision

Mentorship

Integrity & professionalism

50 lb lifting capability

Driver's license

Driver certification

Religious devotions leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents, living in on-campus student homes and providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for 8-13 students.

Flex Houseparents begin by nine days on duty, followed by three days off, with eventual placement as a fixed Houseparent living with the same students. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and paid training.