Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-siteWestmorland, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance for groups of 8–13 students while managing household routines, schedules, and medication administration. Drive students to activities, plan developmental and recreational programs, lead daily devotions, and accompany them to Sunday Chapel services. Oversee budgeting and household reporting, ensuring a structured, family-like environment that supports academic, emotional, and social development. This two-person role requires married couples (aged 27+) to reside in on-campus homes, initially working a schedule of nine consecutive duty days followed by three days off. Transitioning to a Placed Houseparent role later, the position demands a valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and commitment to a smoke-free, weapon-free campus with no alcohol permitted on duty.
Required Qualifications
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- This is a 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
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to 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
- This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses
- For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications
- Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
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