Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteCuba Lake County, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Manage a student home by coordinating daily routines including wake-up, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. Provide daily care, structure, and supervision to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally through role-modeling, conflict resolution coaching, and planning recreational activities and community service. Communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, and health services to monitor progress, maintain household logistics such as meal planning and budgeting, and ensure consistent, caring support aligned with school policies. Work on campus in residential housing with extended on-duty blocks, requiring high energy, empathy, and organizational skills to support students from diverse backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
- experience working with children or youth—such as teaching, coaching, social services, childcare, or residential care
- an understanding of the challenges many students from diverse and often under-resourced backgrounds may face
- comfortable working in a multicultural environment
- committed to promoting equity, inclusion, and respect
- Strong communication skills
- teamwork
- a collaborative mindset
- the ability to follow established protocols
- high levels of energy
- empathy
- patience
- organizational skill
- dependable
- manage household logistics such as meal planning
- basic budgeting for home needs
- coordinating transportation to school functions or appointments
- maintaining a clean, orderly living space
- role-modeling
- guidance in behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships
- coach students in conflict resolution
- social skills
- personal responsibility
- maintaining clear expectations and consistent discipline that align with school policies
- plan and participate in recreational activities
- community service
- cultural experiences
- support their personal development
- create a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment
- coordinate daily routines such as wake-up, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime
- support students in developing strong study habits, life skills, and positive character traits
- communicate regularly with teachers, administrators, health services, and other support staff
- monitor student progress and behavior
- collaborate with the broader MHS community
- ensure students' needs are met in a consistent, caring way
- manage a student home on campus
- provide daily care, structure, and supervision for a group of students
- helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally
- foster a nurturing, stable home environment
- reflect Milton Hershey School's commitment to diversity, personal growth, and holistic support
- reside in school-provided housing attached to or near the student home
- work on campus
- Schedules involve extended blocks of on-duty time balanced with scheduled time off
Desired Qualifications
- mission-oriented individuals or couples seeking meaningful, long-term work that directly impacts students' lives
- helping them build the confidence, resilience, and skills needed for future success
- comprehensive training and ongoing professional development in areas like child development, behavior management, and trauma-informed practices
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