Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Danbury, CT, 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 designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with resources in a nurturing, diverse environment that aims to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while offering professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mentor students and support academic and social growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and coordinate with teachers.
• Design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior.
• Connect students with available resources and support services.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and coordinate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior.
• Connect students with resources and support services.

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.