Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Paradise (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Paradise, TX, seeks a Youth Development Specialist in the Education, Training & E-Learning department to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and collaborative work with teachers and staff. The role involves designing and delivering development programs, promoting positive behavior, and connecting students with on-site resources.

This is a meaningful, on-site position in a nurturing residential school setting that values student

Qualifications

• Supports students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Helps design and deliver development programs and promotes positive behavior.
• Connects students with available resources and supports.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions with students to reinforce learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to integrate development activities.
• Design and deliver development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with resources on campus.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior support

Resource connection

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.