Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; La Harpe (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School, a cost-free pre-K through 12th grade residential school, seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring, small-group facilitation, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

The Specialist will help design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources, contributing to a nurturing, diverse culture while growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs promoting positive behavior.
• Connect students with available school resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs promoting positive behavior.
• Connect students with resources and services available at the school.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

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.