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Milton Hershey SchoolPosted 2 months ago

House Parents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required

$46,917–$46,917 year

On-siteHershey, Pennsylvania, United States or Baldwin Park, California, United States

Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentLarge

Job Summary

Milton Hershey School seeks married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents on campus in Hershey, PA, relocating with responsibilities supervising and mentoring a group of 8–13 students, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and handling budgeting and household reporting. The role begins with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule and transitions to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group. Must be a two-spouse, legally married couple aged 27 or older, with a high school diploma or GED, valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to adhere to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus with no alcohol on duty. Relocation assistance and paid training are provided, along with comprehensive benefits; compensation is $46,917 per person (approximately $180,000 total per couple) plus housing, meals, utilities, and more. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications.

Required 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
  • Ability to lead students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to lift to 50 lbs
  • Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students

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