Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School in Michigan seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through mentoring and small-group facilitation. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs, promote positive behavior, and connect students with resources.

The role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while working in a nurturing, diverse culture and growing professionally.

Qualifications

• Mentor students to support academic and social-emotional growth.
• Lead small-group sessions to reinforce learning and behavior skills.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to design and implement development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentoring to students to support academic progress and wellbeing.
• Facilitate small group sessions and activities.
• Partner with teachers to plan and deliver development programs and resources.

Skills

Mentoring

Group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers

Behavior promotion

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.