**You must be eligible for FEDERAL Work Study to hold these community service student positions**

Available Work Study Positions


Alice's House (Halfway home for women) (606 Brown Street)• 462-7600 • Contact: Carrie Wolfe
Hours: 30-40 hrs/wk
Job Class: SSUP-4
Description: Assistant Staff: Need female staff person to spend evenings at Alice's from 10pm-8am (and sleep) for free room and board, and/or a staff person to cover approx 40 hours (2 evenings per weekday and Sat or Sun 8am-10pm and an 8 hours shift (day or evening on Sat or Sun.) Would answer phone, supervise 8 residents, keep staff notes, file papers. Knowledge of the 12 step program a plus.

Christian Community Action/Spring Valley Shelter (2001 Calumet Ave, Valpo)• 465-1022 • Contact: Tom Isakson
Hours: 10 hrs/wk
Job Class: SSUP-4
Description: Shelter Assistant: Sort and store donations; tutor children or adults (GED preparation, basic computer skills, etc.); clean shelter bedrooms/bathrooms to prepare for next homeless family; clerical tasks: data entry, filing, etc. Required: ability to lift up to 25 pounds and to climbs stairs. Preferred: relevant experience/education with computers or children. Hours: M/Tu/W/F 4pm-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 9am-5pm (student may choose any hours up to 8hrs max on saturday.)

Family & Youth Services Bureau (6469 Central Ave, Portage) • 464-9585 ext 115•
Contact: Kathi Hannigan
Hours: Tuesday and/or Thursday 5-9pm
Job Class: SSUP-4
Description: Child Care Assistant: Assist with children 5 years old and under, assist in set-up and clean-up of activities before and afer class. Provide a warm, positive, stimulating environment for children in the program. Change diapers, wipe noses, take to bathroom. Assist in implementation of age appropriate activities. Observe and interact with parents and children when together and share observations.

Family & Youth Services Bureau (253 W. Lincolnway, Valpo) 464-9585
Contact: Michelle Mack
Hours: 8-10 hours per week
Description: B.A.B.E. (Beds and Britches, Etc.) Store Assistant: Greet clients and their children when they enter the store, help clients find specific baby items they might need, collect the correct amount of coupons from the client and date and document what was purchased on each coupon. Keep store neat-straighten clothing or any items that have been moved.

Hilltop Neighborhood House - Day Care Center (460 S. College St.)• 477-4222 Ext. 250 •
Contact: Teresina Pavel
Hours: Varied & Flexible
Job Class: SSUP-4
Description: Child Care Assistant: Assist with children 6 wks-6 yrs. Responsibilities will focus on helping children develop socially, emotionally, intellectually, physically, and spiritually. Help each child engage in play and discovery-oriented environment designed to nurture development. May also include helping children with physical needs such as meals/snacks, diapering and toileting, and nap or rest times.

Hilltop Neighborhood House - Day Care Center (460 S. College St.) • 477-4222 Ext. 250 •
Contact: Teresina Pavel
Hours: Varied & Flexible
Job Class: SSUP-5
Description: Child Care - Lead Teacher Back-Up - Under the supervision of the Child Care Director and in collaboration with lead teachers, will serve as a lead teacher "back-up" for a group of preschool-age children. Responsibilities include direct care for children, communication with family members and assisting teachers with curriculum related projects. Position requires a criminal history background check, a yearly TB test and attendance at two separate training sessions.

Hilltop Neighborhood House - Day Care Center(460 S. College St.)• 477-4222 ext 250 •
Contact: Teresina Pavel
Hours: up to 20 hrs/wk
Job Class: SSUP-4
Description: School-age Program Coordinator: Assist with the coordination of school-age program activities. Responsibilities may include helping to plan activities, preparation of materials, and serving as a liaison to student volunteers.

Hilltop Neighborhood House - Health Center (454 S. College St.)• 462-7173•
Contact: Beth Wrobel
Hours: variable
Job Class: SSUP-2
Description: Receptionist: greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, organizing and filing patient charts and misc projects. Must have a pleasant and welcoming personality and good organizational skills. Must have respect and sensitivity toward different cultural, racial and economic backgrounds. Required to agree to a criminal background check paid for by hilltop.