Houseparents, Full-Time - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$44,768–$44,768 year
On-site · Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Houseparents for married couples to reside on campus at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and care for a group of 8–13 students in a family-like home. Responsibilities include supervising routines and schedules, administering medications, driving to activities, planning and engaging in developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, and overseeing budgeting and household reporting. The role begins with a nine-on/three-off schedule across multiple homes, with eventual transition to a Placed Houseparent living with the same student group. Benefits include a salary of $44,768 per person (approximately $168,000 total per couple with housing and meals), comprehensive insurance, retirement options, relocation assistance, paid time off, and paid training. Qualifications emphasize youth experience, a valid driver’s license with certification to drive student vans, high school diploma or GED, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus and alcohol-free duty. Applicants must be a legally married couple for at least two years, both aged 27+, and must submit individual applications.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two-spouse two-year marriage minimum
- Age 27 or older for both spouses
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Comfort leading devotions andSunday Chapel services
- Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- No alcohol on duty
- Understanding of budgeting and household reporting
- Experience with youth or volunteering with youth
- Capable of supervising 8–13 students in a home setting
- Willingness to relocate to Hershey, PA for on-campus housing
Additional Requirements
- Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must complete individual employment applications
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