House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-siteHershey, Pennsylvania, United States or Farmer City, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
House Parents sought as Full-time Flex Houseparents for Milton Hershey School. Married couples living on-campus in Hershey, PA, will supervise and mentor a group of approximately 8–13 students, manage household routines, and provide care, guidance, and development support. Responsibilities include administering medications, transporting students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental/recreational activities, leading daily devotions and attending Sunday Chapel, overseeing budgeting and household reporting, and maintaining a structured, family-like environment. Initially, couples work a nine-on, three-off schedule across multiple student homes before transitioning to a placed houseparent role with the same students. Benefits include a salary per person with substantial total compensation for couples, comprehensive insurance, retirement options, relocation assistance, paid time off, and on-campus housing and meals during duties. Required qualifications include experience with youth, a two-year married partnership, age 27+, driver’s license and van certification ability, ability to lift 50 lbs, and willingness to complete individual applications by both spouses.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- Two-year married partnership required
- Both spouses age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children in the 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
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- High school diploma or GED required
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
- Both spouses must complete individual employment applications
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