Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group sessions. The role collaborates with teachers and staff to design and implement development programs, promoting positive behavior and connecting students with resources.

The position is part of the Education, Training & E-Learning department within a cost-free residential K–12 setting, offering opportunities to grow professionally while making a

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring or coaching students.
• Ability to facilitate small-group sessions.
• Strong collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Experience designing and delivering development programs.
• Promotes positive behavior and connects students to resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate development programs.
• Design, deliver and evaluate development initiatives for students.
• Connect students with community resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior promotion

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.