Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Rio Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to mentor students and support their academic, social, and emotional growth. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and staff, facilitating small groups, and helping design development programs to promote positive behavior.

The Specialist connects students with resources and supports, contributing to a nurturing residential school environment and professional growth opportunities within the Education, Training & E-Learning

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitate small groups and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Design and deliver development programs to promote student growth.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring.
• Lead small-group facilitation and collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Help design and deliver development programs and promote positive behavior.
• Connect students with relevant resources and supports.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Program design

Positive behavior promotion

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.