On-Campus Live-In Couple Houseparents

Milton Hershey School; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation assistance

Paid training

Paid time off

Free housing

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a pair of Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Perfect for married couples 27+, the role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a path to a Placed Houseparent living arrangement. Comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth
• Two-person role for couples married for at least two years
• Spouses must be age 27 or older
• No more than three dependent children in the home
• 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; able to drive student vans
• Lead daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel attendance
• High school diploma or GED required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role models
• Requires strong commitment to student success by both spouses
• Both spouses must complete individual applications

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship to students
• 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 accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
• Starting as Flex Houseparents and transitioning to Placed Houseparent
• Completing separate employment applications for each spouse

Skills

Experience with youth

Two-person role

Commitment to student success

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA seeks a pair of Full-time Flex Houseparents to live in on-campus student homes and supervise a group of 8–13 students, guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

Perfect for married couples 27+, the role starts with nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, with a path to a Placed Houseparent living arrangement. Comprehensive benefits available.