Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Carbondale, IL is seeking a Youth Development Specialist in Education, Training & E-Learning to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The role emphasizes mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

The Specialist promotes positive behavior, connects students with resources, and helps create a nurturing, diverse culture while growing professionally within the school.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and student well-being.
• Connect students with available resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaborating with teachers

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.