Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist - Relocation to Hershey, PA Required, onsite, Charleston, WV. Salary: $44,768.00 per person. Milton Hershey School is a renowned institution dedicated to providing a cost-free, career-focused education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role is responsible for creating a structured, family-like environment for approximately 8-13 students, fostering their academic, emotional, and social development. Houseparents provide daily supervision, manage household routines, administer medications, and engage students in developmental and recreational activities.

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

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

Skills & competencies

youth development specialist

full-time

relocation required

milton hershey school

charleston wv

residential

mentorship

supervision

household management

$44k+/year

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings and flexible spending accounts
• life insurance
• disability options
• retirement savings

About the employer

Milton Hershey School is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Technical and Trade Schools. Sector: 61.