On-Campus Flex Houseparents (Couples) – Live & Guide Students

Confidential; Johnston City (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $46,917 per person

Comprehensive benefits: medical, etc.

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Job summary

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

The role follows a nine-on/three-off schedule with progression toward a placed houseparent while living with the same student group. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth is required.
• Couples must be 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.
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.

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 activities.
• Leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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

The role follows a nine-on/three-off schedule with progression toward a placed houseparent while living with the same student group. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are provided.