Youth Development Specialist

Confidential; Paxton (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 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, contributing to a nurturing culture and professional growth within the school community.

Qualifications

• Mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups to reinforce learning and behavior goals.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design supportive programs.
• Develop and deliver development programs that promote growth.
• Promote positive behavior and student well-being.
• Connect students with available resources and supports.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support academic, social and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers.
• Design and deliver development programs for student growth.
• Promote positive behavior and student wellbeing.
• Connect students with resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior support

Resource linkage

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.