Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required. This is an onsite position located in Southaven, MS. Compensation is not specified. Milton Hershey School is a renowned institution dedicated to providing a comprehensive education and supportive environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role is crucial for creating a structured, family-like environment for students. Youth Development Specialists provide daily guidance, supervision, and support, fostering students' academic, emotional, and social development to help them achieve their full potential.

What you'll do

• Providing daily supervision and mentorship.
• Managing household routines and student schedules.
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness.
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students.
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel.
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting.

What we're looking for

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Experience working or volunteering with youth.

Skills & competencies

full-time

youth development specialist

residential

southaven ms

milton hershey school

no weekends

no on-call

no degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability options
• retirement savings. Relocation assistance and paid training provided. Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year.

About the employer

Milton Hershey School is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.