Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Canal Winchester (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Ohio seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support 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, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture and lifelong impact.

Qualifications

• Mentoring and guiding students to achieve academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitating small groups to support learning and behavior development.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to design and implement development programs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups to reinforce lessons and SEL skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior through consistent guidance and role modeling.
• Connect students with available resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Behavior promotion

Resource connection

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.