Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist This is an onsite position in East Peoria, IL. The salary is $44,768.00 per person, with approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more. Milton Hershey School is a top-notch home and school for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role is responsible for providing daily supervision and mentorship to students, managing household routines, administering medications, and driving students to activities. The goal is to create a structured, family-like environment that fosters 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.

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

east peoria il

milton hershey school

youth development

residential

houseparents

couple's role

relocation required

paid training

benefits included

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.