Youth Development Specialist

Job overview

Youth Development Specialist This is an onsite position in Rochester, MN. Compensation is not specified. Milton Hershey School is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This role is vital in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential. Houseparents provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home.

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

youth development

residential

milton hershey school

rochester mn

mn

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: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.