Youth Development Specialist - Hershey, PA

Job overview

The Youth Development Specialist role is an onsite position located in Hershey, PA. Compensation is not specified in the posting, though the employer provides comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance for this unique residential role supporting the Milton Hershey School student community. This role exists to provide a structured, family-like environment for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Specialists are responsible for the daily supervision, mentorship, and emotional support of 8–13 students, ensuring their academic and social development within an on-campus home setting.

What you'll do

• Provide daily supervision and mentorship
• manage household routines and student schedules
• administer medications and ensure student wellness
• drive students to activities
• plan and engage in developmental and recreational activities
• lead daily devotions and accompany students to Sunday Chapel
• oversee household budgeting and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

river oaks tx

hershey pa

residential

youth care

mentorship

married couples

relocation assistance

no degree required

day shift

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability options
• retirement savings
• relocation assistance
• paid training
• free housing and meals while on duty.

Why this role

Requires married couples; relocation to Hershey, PA required; includes free housing and meals while on duty.

About the employer

Milton Hershey School is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.