Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a home and school where over 2,200 pre‑K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive a cost‑free, career‑focused education. MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full‑time Flex Houseparents. Couples reside in on‑campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students.
Responsibilities
Provide daily supervision and mentorship
Manage household routines and student schedules
Administer medications and ensure student wellness
Drive students to activities and plan engaging developmental and recreational activities
Lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
Oversee budgeting and household reporting
Follow an initial schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off; on weekdays, have unscheduled time while students are in school
Transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living with the same group of students in their own student home
Benefits
Salary: $46,917.00 per person (approximately $180,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
Relocation assistance and paid training provided
Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering with youth
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. 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)
High school diploma or GED required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; staff serve as role models for students
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications.
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