Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required. This is an onsite position located in Dekalb, IL. Compensation is not specified. Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, career-focused educational institution for disadvantaged students. This role is responsible for providing daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance to students in a residential setting. Flex Houseparents create a structured, family-like environment to foster students' academic, emotional, and social development.

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; Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Skills & competencies

youth development

specialist

full-time

onsite

dekalb, il

milton hershey school

residential

no weekends

no on-call

relocation assistance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability options
• retirement savings
• Relocation assistance and paid training
• Paid time off

About the employer

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