Youth Development Specialist

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

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The role involves mentoring, facilitating small groups, and collaborating with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs.

The specialist helps promote positive behavior, connects students with resources, and contributes to a nurturing, diverse culture with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Lead and facilitate small-group activities and discussions.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student development.
• Assist in designing and delivering development programs.
• Promote and reinforce positive behavior and social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students to support growth.
• Facilitate small groups for learning and behavior skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement programs.
• Help design and deliver student development activities.
• Connect students with resources and follow up on needs.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.