Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$46,917–$46,917 year
On-site · Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Houseparents (two-person, married couple) live on campus at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, PA, providing daily supervision, mentorship, and care for a group of 8–13 students in a student home. Responsibilities include supervising routines, administering medications, driving students to activities, planning developmental and recreational activities, leading devotions and chapel, overseeing budgeting and household reporting, and maintaining a structured, family-like environment. The role begins with a nine-days-on, three-days-off schedule, with potential transition into a placed houseparent role living with the same group of students. Benefits include relocation assistance, paid training, comprehensive benefits, and housing meals on duty. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus with no alcohol on duty. The position requires both spouses to be legally married for at least two years, and both spouses must be age 27 or older. Consideration and applications are requested from both spouses.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Two-spouse legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Sunday Chapel
- Two-person role for couples
- Willingness to relocate to Hershey, PA
- Proven experience with youth or volunteering with youth
- Ability to become certified to drive student home vans
Additional Requirements
- Must be legally married for at least two years
- Couple-based application requirement: both spouses must submit individual applications
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