Houseparents, Full-Time - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-site · Newport News, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Houseparents (Full-Time) for Milton Hershey School are a two-person, married couple role residing in on-campus student homes. Responsibilities include supervising and mentoring 8–13 students, managing household routines and schedules, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning developmental and recreational activities, leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel, overseeing budgeting and reporting, and maintaining a structured, family-like environment to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. The role begins with a nine-on, three-off duty cycle and progresses to a Placed Houseparent arrangement living with the same group of students. Benefits include salary per person, relocation assistance, comprehensive insurance, retirement options, paid time off, and housing/ meals on duty. A valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to drive student vans, and the ability to lift 50 lbs are required. Education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. The position is strictly a two-person, married-couple opportunity with both spouses submitting separate applications for consideration.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
- Comfort leading daily devotions and Sunday Chapel services
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
- Demonstrated integrity and professionalism
Additional Requirements
- Must be legally married for at least two years
- Two-person role for couples—both must apply
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