Youth Development Specialist
On-siteSaint Charles, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Supervise students in classrooms and educational settings while reinforcing academic and behavioral expectations. Build strong, trusting relationships with children and adolescents to support their academic, social, and emotional growth. Assist with implementing individualized learning and behavior support plans, monitor student progress, and document observations to inform interventions. Facilitate character-building and life-skills activities, promote positive peer interactions, and lead educational enrichment, after-school programs, and co-curricular activities. Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, student home staff, and counselors to create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment. This full-time role is based on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with a primarily on-site work environment and occasional flexible hours for evening or weekend activities.
Required Qualifications
- H.S. diploma or equivalent
- prior experience working with youth in educational, residential, or community-based programs
- understanding of child and adolescent development
- strong communication skills
- problem-solving skills
- ability to de-escalate challenging situations
- commitment to trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
- full-time role based on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania
- primarily on-site work environment
- occasional flexible hours to support evening or weekend student activities
Desired Qualifications
- post-secondary education in education, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Youth development or teaching certifications
- CPR/First Aid
- crisis intervention training
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