Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Bartow, Florida, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The role involves helping design and deliver development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources within a residential school environment.

Qualifications

• Mentoring youth
• Facilitating small groups
• Collaborating with teachers and staff
• Designing development programs
• Promoting positive behavior
• Connecting students with resources

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students to support academic, social, and emotional growth
• Lead and facilitate small-group sessions
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate development activities
• Design and deliver development programs within the school
• Promote positive behavior and resilience among students
• Help connect students with available resources and supports

Job description

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department. This role supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff. The Specialist helps design and deliver development programs, promotes positive behavior, and connects students with resources. MHS offers a nurturing, diverse culture and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while growing professionally.