Houseparents - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required
$44,768–$44,768 year
On-site · Woodsfield, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Houseparents needed as a two-person, full-time, on-campus role at Milton Hershey School. Couples reside in student homes, provide care, supervision, and guidance for groups of 8–13 students, manage household routines and schedules, administer medications, drive students to activities, lead devotions and Sunday Chapel, and oversee budgeting and reporting. Initially, couples work nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off, then transition to a placed houseparent living and working with the same students in their home. Benefits include relocation assistance, paid training, comprehensive insurance, retirement options, and paid time off. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, experience with youth, valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to become certified to drive student vans, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus with no alcohol on duty. Both spouses must be legally married for at least two years and be at least 27 years old. Relocation to Hershey, PA is provided as part of the role.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Experience working or volunteering with youth
- Two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must be age 27 or older
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- Comfort leading students in daily devotions and Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
- Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol while on duty
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Willingness to relocate to Hershey, PA (on-campus housing provided)
Additional Requirements
- Couples must be legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses must complete individual employment applications
- Must be able to reside on-campus in a student home
- No alcohol permitted while on duty
- Must obtain driver’s license and certification to drive student vans
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Age 27 or older per spouse
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