Youth Development Specialist

Milton Hershey School; Verona (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Hershey School seeks a Youth Development Specialist to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth in a residential setting. You will mentor students, facilitate small groups, and collaborate with teachers and staff to design and deliver development programs. The role promotes positive behavior and connects students with resources within a nurturing environment.

Join a diverse culture that supports professional growth while making a lasting impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Mentoring students to support academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Facilitating small-group sessions and activities.
• Collaborating with teachers and staff to design development programs.
• Promoting positive behavior and connecting students with resources.

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and support individualized development plans.
• Lead small-group sessions and activities to reinforce learning and growth.
• Collaborate with teachers to integrate development programs into curriculum.

Skills

Mentoring

Small-group facilitation

Collaboration with teachers and staff

Program design and delivery

Promoting positive behavior

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.