On-Campus Live-In Houseparents for Students (Couples)

Confidential; Henrieville (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals on duty

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves residing in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, and helping foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Couples work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with prospects to transition to a placed houseparent role.

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with youth.
• 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 on duty.
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed.
• Valid U.S. driver’s 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).
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
• Managing household routines and student schedules
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting

Skills

Experience with youth

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Milton Hershey School (MHS) in Hershey, PA, is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. The role involves residing in on-campus student homes, providing care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of 8–13 students, and helping foster academic, emotional, and social development.

Couples work a nine-on, three-off schedule, with prospects to transition to a placed houseparent role.