Houseparents, Full-Time
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on100, East Washington Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States
About Milton Hershey School
Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. Established in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school was fully endowed to ensure its longevity. Thanks to their foresight, MHS has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand its mission to serve more students.
About the Role
MHS is seeking married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents in a unique and 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 play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students' academic, emotional, and social development, enabling them to 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, 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. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit www.mhskids.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
100, East Washington Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States
Springfield, Illinois
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 developmental 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 become certified to drive student home vans
- verifiedAbility to lift 50 lbs
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 and meals while on dutycheck_circleUtilities included in compensation package
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Valid U.s. Driver's License, High School Diploma, Ged.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association
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In this Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association role, you 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 household budgeting and reporting.
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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.
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Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is based in 100, East Washington Street, Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62702, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Milton Hershey School Alumni Association has listed this Houseparents, Full-Time role as on-site.
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Candidates for Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association should have mid level.
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Key skills for Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association include Valid U.s. Driver's License; High School Diploma; and Ged.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or GED required.
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Houseparents, Full-Time at Milton Hershey School Alumni Association is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.