House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-site · Big Bear Lake, California, United States
Job Summary
House Parents (two-person, married-couple) live on campus in student homes at Milton Hershey School to provide care, guidance, supervision, and structured daily routines for groups of 8–13 students. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring students, managing household routines and schedules, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions, and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel. The role starts with a nine-days-on, three-days-off rotation, with eventual transition to a Placed Houseparent in the same home. Relocation to Hershey, PA is required; relocation assistance and paid training are provided. Benefits include comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement options, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and housing/meal support. A two-spouse, legally married-by-two-years requirement is essential, with both spouses aged 27 or older; must hold a high school diploma or GED and maintain a smoke-free, weapon-free campus atmosphere with limited pet allowances. Applicants must have a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to obtain certification to drive student vans. Proselytizing is prohibited; daily devotions and Chapel attendance are part of the role.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- Two-year marriage minimum (must be legally married for at least two years)
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; role-model duties for students
- Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol on duty
- Proficiency in leading daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services
- Both spouses must complete individual employment applications
Additional Requirements
- Married couples only
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Relocation to Hershey, PA; relocation assistance provided
- On-campus housing provided
- On-campus duties including driving students to activities
- On-duty meals provided while in rotation
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