On-Campus Houseparents for Student Homes (Married Couple)

Confidential; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-campus housing

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents who are legally married couples. The role lives on campus in student homes and provides care, supervision, and guidance for a group of 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

The nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule leads to transition into a placed home; salary is $46,917 per person with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• This is a two-person role for couples 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 permitted while on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. drivers license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship for students.
• Manage household routines and student schedules.
• Administer medications and ensure student wellness.
• Drive students to activities and participate in developmental/recreational activities.
• Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel.
• Oversee budgeting and household reporting.

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, seeks Full-time Flex Houseparents who are legally married couples. The role lives on campus in student homes and provides care, supervision, and guidance for a group of 8–13 students, fostering academic, emotional, and social development.

The nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule leads to transition into a placed home; salary is $46,917 per person with comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, and paid time off.