House Parents
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3303, Tarrant Spring Trail, Brierwood Hills, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46804, 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 to serve 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.
This 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, successful Flex Houseparents transition into a Placed Houseparent role, living and working permanently with the same group of students in their own student home.
Hiring Process
This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. To be considered, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. For more information and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3303, Tarrant Spring Trail, Brierwood Hills, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46804, United States
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide daily supervision and mentorship to students
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Budgeting, Driving.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association
What does a House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association will provide daily supervision and mentorship to students; administer medications and ensure student wellness; lead daily devotions and accompany students to chapel services; and oversee budgeting and household reporting.
What are the requirements for this House Parents role?expand_more
Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or GED; Experience working or volunteering with youth; Legally married for at least two years; Both spouses age 27 or older; Valid U.S. driver's license; and Ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
Where is the House Parents role at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association located?expand_more
House Parents at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is based in 3303, Tarrant Spring Trail, Brierwood Hills, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46804, United States. This is a on-site role.