Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Del Rio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth. You will facilitate small groups, collaborate with teachers and staff, and help design development programs that promote positive behavior and student well-being.

You will connect students with resources and contribute to a nurturing, diverse culture while growing professionally in a residential

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups to reinforce learning and social skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design student programs.
• Promote positive behavior and consistent routines across settings.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead small-group activities and track student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to plan and deliver development programs.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small‑group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Positive behavior support

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.