Residential Youth Caregiver
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onTierra Verde Place, South Valley, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87105, 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 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 students' academic, emotional, and social development, enabling them to reach their full potential.
The position begins with a Flex schedule, where houseparents support various student homes on a cycle of 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 two-person role requiring a high level of commitment from both spouses. 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 and Values
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 supports a Judeo-Christian foundation, with houseparents leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing is prohibited). The school also maintains specific pet limitations, allowing only fish and one dog of approved breeds.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Tierra Verde Place, South Valley, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87105, United States
South Valley, New Mexico
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 planRelocation assistance
