Houseparents, Full-Time
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onK Avenue, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75074, 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 its mission continues to expand and serve more students. 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 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.
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 student home. This career requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses.
Hiring Process
To be considered for this two-person role, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. For more information and to apply, please visit www.mhskids.org.
Work location
Work model: On-site
K Avenue, Plano, Collin County, Texas, 75074, United States
Plano, Texas
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 budgeting and household reporting
- check_circleManage household routines and student schedules
- check_circleDrive students to activities and plan developmental programs
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or GED
- verifiedValid U.S. driver's license
- verifiedAbility to become certified to drive student home vans
- verifiedExperience working or volunteering with youth
- verifiedLegally married for at least two years
- verifiedBoth spouses age 27 or older
- 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, meals while on duty, and utilities