Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Roscoe (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School is seeking a Youth Development Specialist to support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. The role involves mentoring, facilitating small groups, and partnering with teachers and staff to design development activities.

The position focuses on promoting positive behavior, connecting students with resources, and contributing to a nurturing residential school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring youth.
• Ability to facilitate small groups effectively.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers and staff.
• Experience designing and delivering development programs.
• Promotes positive behavior and connects students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring and guidance to students to support their growth.
• Facilitate small-group sessions to reinforce social and emotional learning.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate development activities into the school day.
• Design and deliver targeted development programs for students.
• Promote positive behavior and connect students with available resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration

Program design

Student support

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.