House Parents
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3790, Minnesota Drive, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, 33916, United States
About the School
Located in Hershey, PA, the Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a premier home and school providing an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education to over 2,200 pre-K through 12th-grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed, ensuring that its mission of serving students in need continues to expand. With over 12,000 graduates, MHS remains a testament to the founders' foresight and generosity.
About the Role
MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique, life-changing career. In this role, couples reside in on-campus student homes to provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students. Flex Houseparents are vital to creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters the academic, emotional, and social development of students, helping them reach their full potential.
The position begins with a flexible schedule where houseparents support various student homes, working nine consecutive days on duty followed by three days off. During weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Over time, Flex Houseparents transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working with the same group of students in their own dedicated student home. This career requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses.
Hiring Process
This is a two-person role requiring both spouses to be legally married for at least two years and at least 27 years of age. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
Our Culture
MHS staff serve as role models for students, demonstrating integrity and professionalism. The campus is committed to being smoke-free and weapon-free, with no alcohol permitted while on duty. The environment is Judeo-Christian in nature, and houseparents are expected to be comfortable leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Sunday Chapel services, though proselytizing is prohibited.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3790, Minnesota Drive, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, 33916, United States
Fort Myers, Florida
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide daily supervision and mentorship to students
- check_circleAdminister medications and ensure student wellness
- check_circleLead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel services
- check_circleOversee household budgeting and reporting
- check_circleManage household routines and student schedules
- check_circleDrive students to activities and plan recreational programs
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedExperience working or volunteering with youth
- verifiedLegally married for at least two years
- verifiedBoth spouses age 27 or older
- verifiedValid U.S. driver's license
- verifiedAbility to lift 50 lbs
- verifiedAbility to become certified to drive student home vans
Benefits & Perks
check_circleComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth savings and flexible spending accountscheck_circleLife insurance and disability optionscheck_circleRetirement savings plancheck_circleRelocation assistancecheck_circlePaid trainingcheck_circlePaid time off at designated times throughout the yearcheck_circleFree housing, meals while on duty, and utilities
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