Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Placerville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Placerville, CA, is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and group activities.

You will design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with school resources, while collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure holistic student development.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions and activities for student development.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to align programs with curriculum and needs.
• Help design and deliver development programs that promote student resilience.
• Promote positive behavior and classroom culture through mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and program delivery.
• Lead small-group sessions and activities with focus on development.
• Coordinate with teachers and staff to implement development programs and resources.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with appropriate resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Positive behavior support

Resource connections

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.