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September 3 Addiction Counselor for Noble County, IN office to facilitate intensive outpatient program.  Must be organized, team oriented, energetic, and have knowledge of addiction, relapse, and recovery.  Bachelor degree with CACAC eligibility required.  Excellent benefits offered including 401K, medical insurance including vision and dental, paid time off, and mileage reimbursement.  Please e-mail resume to hr@nec.org or mail to Northeastern Center, Attn: Dept. 55, P.O. Box 817, Kendallville, IN  46755   For more information about Northeastern Center, please visit www.nec.org  .    
August 29 Quality Improvement Coordinator - CARF accredited mental health center in Northeastern Indiana seeking self-motivated individual to oversee coordination of quality improvement activities.  Responsible to liaison with accrediting body, oversee accreditation preparation and survey activity, and coordinate quarterly management improvement reporting.  Masters Degree required with a background in behavioral health field, social services, or not for profit preferred.  Excellent benefits.  Please send resume to Human Resources, P.O. Box 817, Dept. 80, Kendallville, IN  46755  e-mail: hr@nec.org   Please visit www.nec.org  
August 29 Health Information Coordinator position at Northeastern Center.  Responsibilities include providing oversight of the clinical records department.  Directs departmental activities and supervises personnel engaged in the medical record functions; ensures adherence to Federal and State regulations.  RHIT or RHIA with prior experience preferred. Excellent benefits.  Please send resume to Northeastern Center, Dept. 80, P.O. Box 817, Kendallville, IN  46755 or e-mail, please attach resume hr@nec.org   Please visit www.nec.org    
August 28 Case Manager needed with Community Corrections, Allen County, IN .  Qualifications:  Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice related field. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (one late night until 7 p.m.  Exact days and hours to be determined.  Salary: $15.00 hourly.  For complete job description and to apply, please access www.allencountyjobs.us   
August 28 Adult Probation Officer (PSI Writer) position available with Allen County, IN . Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., M-F.  Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice or Human Services related degree (such as Social Work.)  Salary: $32, 571 annually.  For complete job description, please access www.allencountyjobs.us   
August 27 Full or part time Therapist position available requiring a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage / Family Therapy, or other related human service field with three years work related experience.  Will consider a candidate enrolled in a related Master degree program, or Master's degree with a clinical license as one of the following: Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Mental Health Counselor. The successful candidate will complete the following: Counseling, Home Studies, and Home Based Therapy.  Please submit resume to Blake Hudson at the Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc., 603 W. Arch St., Portland, IN  47371 or e-mail at blake@ysbjc.com      
August 27 Caseworker.  Full time position providing services to youth and families in Adams and Wells counties in Indiana.  Requires Bachelor degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or a directly related field.  Please submit resume to: Blake Hudson at Youth Service Bureau of Jay County, Inc., 603 W. Arch St., Portland, IN  47371 or by e-mail at blake@ysbjc.com   
August 21 Supported Employment Job Developer / Job Coach position at Northeastern Center.  The SE / Job Coach is responsible for job training / coaching individuals while aiding them in retaining full or part-time community based employment.  Bachelor degree required, experience preferred.  Excellent benefits. Please send resume to Northeastern Center, Dept. 31, P.O. Box 817, Kendallville, IN  46755 or e-mail.  Please attach resume to hr@nec.org  Please visit www.nec.org  
August 20 Recreation Specialist - Older Adult Coordinator needed with Parks & Recreation Dept., City of Fort Wayne, IN . Pay: $9.00 - $11.00 hourly. Hours: varies - approximately 31 per week. Education: BAchelor degree from a four year college/ university or one to two years experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Duties and Responsibilities include:  planning, organizing, maintain current programs if cost effective, maintain monthly Senior Network display and volunteer bulletin board. maintain a CPR and First Aid certification.  For complete job description and to apply, please access www.cityoffortwayne.org .  
August 18 Citizens Action Coalition is currently hiring Community Organizers, entry-level campaign staff.  Location: 2250 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN   Hours: 2-10:30 p.m., M-F.  Full time / part time available:  Full time = 5 days and Part Time = 3 days.  Qualifications:  enthusiastic / energetic individuals with interest / passion in environmental / consumer rights issues, strong verbal communication skills, minimum of high school diploma / GED.  Must be 18 years old. (Required to work a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility around mid-terms / finals, etc.)  Compensation: $75.00 a day = $375.00 weekly; $225.00 part time.  Advancement / career / travel opportunities available.  Benefits available at six months: Health, Dental.  Paid sick days / vacation days at six months of full time work.  Job description:  Promote clean energy through public-outreach campaigns.  Educate and organize communities around the issues. Gather signatures of support.  Organize mass letter campaigns to elected officials. Fund raising.   For more information and to schedule a brief, informational interview, please contact Citizens Action Coalition at (260) 399 - 1351. 
August 15 Current openings with Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana  can be viewed on their website listed below. 
Applications are accepted on M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Human Resource Office located at 4919 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne.
Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana website
August 11 YWCA Northeast Indiana is seeking a Domestic Violence Outreach Advocate to provide non-residential adult and child clients with support services to assist their process of moving from crisis to stability.  This position will primarily work in Huntington County and Wells County.  Must function well in a multi-disciplinary organization, collaborate with other service providers, assist with educational presentations; maintain accurate and appropriate records; represent YMCA in community as assigned. Requires a BA/BS in Social Work, Human Services, or related field, and / or equivalent experiencePlease apply by mail with resume and cover letter to:  Human Resources Director, YWCA, 1610 Spy Run Ave., Fort Wayne, IN  46805 or at www.ywca.org/FortWayne.     
Aug 8 Current openings with Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana  can be viewed on their website listed below.  Requiring Social Work or Psychology degree currently:  Community Living Caseworker and Healthy Families Support Worker 
Applications are accepted on M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Human Resource Office located at 4919 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne.
Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana website
August 4 LifeWorks Counseling & Consulting is seeking Christian Counselors to provide high quality professional counseling services to meet the mental health needs of the people of our community.  Our passion is to walk along side those who are hurting with professional care.  Some of the clinical services provided include those clients challenged by the following: Abuse, ADD/ADHD, Addictions, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety, Children / Adolescents, Co-Dependency, Depression, Eating Disorders, Grief, Marriage & Family, Men's Women's Issues, Pre-marital, Spiritual issues, and trauma.   This dynamic new agency offers individuals the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team and further develop skills.  For more information, please contact:  Catherine Jantzen at (260) 213 - 1300 or Amy Aldrich at (260) 582 - 1826.  e-mail: lifeworks@embarqmail.com 
August 4 Hamilton Center, Inc. has many job opportunities at their Terre Haute, Indianapolis, and various other locations.  For more information about this company, to view job postings, and to apply, please visit www.hamiltoncenter.org.
July 17

Help Wanted: Companion.   Accompany a physically challenged young adult female engaging in community pursuits.   Do you enjoy YMCA activities, concerts, buzzing around town, and eating out?  This may be a position for you.  Currently,  three days a week available.  (Please apply to work which day or days are of interest.  Could also apply for all days.)   Fridays - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30  p.m.;  Saturdays - 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m..;  Sundays - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.;  Pay to be discussed.  East of New Haven, IN location.  Ideal for a young energetic female!   For more information and to apply, please contact Barb at #749-5867.
July 2 Seeking christian Licensed Mental Healthcare Counselors with any of the following credentials:  LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, NCC, or CADAC.  For more information and to apply, please contact James Williams Jr., Executive Director, Family Care Center.  Phone: (260) 471 - 1950, ext. 244    Resumes may be sent to JWilliams@familycarectr.org  or 2821 Hillegas Rd., Fort Wayne, IN  46808  Fax: (260) 471 - 1950 .   
June 25 Part time AmeriCorps opportunities are available with American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana. Make a difference in the diverse and rural communities of northern Indiana by helping residents prepare for and respond to local disastersModest living allowance of $4,500, paid in bi-weekly installments, and an education award of $2,362 upon successful completion of service. (One full year, completing a total of 900 hours, including some evenings and weekends, beginning September 22, 2008.)  Hours: Flexible with a weekly average commitment of 20 hours.  Become a Red Cross Americorps member and receive training in disaster response, first aid, and CPR instruction, community disaster education, and volunteer supervision.  Members will serve under the supervision of local Red Cross chapters in Merrillville, Logansport, South Bend, Elkhart, and Fort Wayne.  Specific duties:  conduct disaster readiness classes in the community, consult with businesses to create disaster plans, and teach school age children how to be prepared for disasters.  Will train community members and new Red Cross volunteers in CPR and First Aid.  Respond to all local disasters and, if possible, a national disaster operation.  Recruit community members to become volunteers for local Red Cross chapters.  Necessary skillsStrong organizational and public relations skills. Ability to work as part of a team and individually. Interest in disaster preparedness and response.  Background in education, communication, recruiting, or disaster response a plus.   Travel throughout each chapter's service area will be necessary.  For more information and to request an application, please contact Tess Williams, American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana.  Phone: (260) 484-9336, ext. 236 http://www.stjoe-redcross.org/index.php?pr=AmeriCorps                
Feb 25 - check for current opportunities Family Case Manager with the Department of Child Services, IN .  Over 150 positions in the northeast region of Indiana, including vacancies in Noble, LaGrange, DeKalb, Huntington, Steuben, Allen, and Adams.  Plus other positions statewide.  Starting annual salary:  $33,228.00   Qualifications: Bachelor degree with at least 15 semester hours or 21 quarter hours in Child Development, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare, Home Economics, Psychology, Guidance and Counseling. Social Work, or Sociology required.  Training: approximately nine weeks in duration, with some / all classes in Indianapolis depending on geographical assignment. The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.  For more information and to apply, please contact Angie Eherenman, Recruitment Consultant, 402 W. Washington St., Rm. 161W, Indianapolis, IN  46204   Phone: (317) 234 - 4654  Fax: (317) 232 - 3089 or apply via  www.jobs.IN.govE-mail: aeherenman@spd.in.gov    If interested in on-campus interview at U. of Saint Francis, please contact Director of Career Services Bill Brune at (260) 399 - 7700, ext. 6070   wbrune@sf.edu
Dec 10  - ongoing Paid full time positions in National Service.  Join over 6,000 others from across the country in "Fighting Poverty With Passion."  Full time positions are available now, requiring a one year commitment (No upper age limit) AmeriCorps.  VISTA (volunteers in Service to America) is not the military, but an equally homorable and inspiring way to serve the USANew positions are available in 2008: Girls Inc. of Indianapolis, part of a national organization dedicated to the empowerment and education of girls, is bringing onboard five VISTA members. The available positions are Volunteer Capacity Specialist; Evaluation Specialist (assessing the effectiveness of the agency's program model and volunteer instructor model); Communications Specialist; Fund Development Specialist; and Expansion Specialist for adjacent counties.  Benefits of service:  Professional-level experience, $865 monthly living allowance paid bi-weekly, free healthcare coverage with very low co-pay, free training, federal student loan deferment with interest paid, & no physical labor.  At completion, bonus of either a $4,725 education award (applicable to future tuition or pay on federal student loan) or a $1,200 cash stipend.  Special preference is given also for future federal employment. Paid relocation and moving allowance where applicable.  Limited number of positions in Indiana available.  To apply, please e-mail resume / inquiries to:  in@cns.gov or call (317) 226 - 6724 (Then dial "0). All inquiries will receive a response.       
Oct 30 - ongoing Announcing a Fellows Program with the federal government featuring a civilian career allowing one to live and work in locations throughout the U.S. and around the world.  An opportunity to be paid a full salary while pursuing a Graduate degree. (Tuition and books paid.)  Preferred undergraduate degrees include:  Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Education, Psychology, and Political Science. Other benefits include health and life insurance coverage, regular weekly hours with weekends off, plus training in two or more career programs.  For more information, please check out www.AMCcareers.com  Also, please contact Pam Myers at pamela.ann.myers@us.army.mil at (703) 806-9753 or Victor Gallegos at victor.m.gallgos@us.army.mil at (703) 806-8163.  
Oct 22 -ongoing
 
Allen County, IN has various social service openings.  For job description and to apply click here.
Sept 19 - check for current openings Youth workers!!!  You're needed at the Boys and Girls Club, three central Fort Wayne locations.  Will serve as an Aide to various programs.  Hours available: 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., M-F.  (Hours per week based on Fall Semester schedule.)  Pay is negotiable. (Amount depends on level of experience.)  To apply, please contact Amos Norman at #(260) 385-1297 and / or visit the Boys and Girls Club at 2609 Fairfield Ave.  (Also available:  positions for Summer, 2008 and internships.) 
Aug 22 - ongoing Looking to gain experience in your related field?  Contact Cedars Hope, offering permanent supportive housing for women living with mental illness.  Cedars Hope is looking for Relief Workers, dependable for Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.mMust be able to work both days per weekend assignment.  Please send resume with references to Cedars Hope, c/o Cyndi Smith, 527 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802  

 

  (As openings are available) Your Friends and Neighbors of IN, Inc. is interested in hiring recent graduates in Social Services, Psychology, or related degrees to work with individuals who have developmental disabilities.  A variety of entry level positions for interested graduates are available.  For more information, please contact Amy Ables via aables@yfn.com or (260) 408 - 1129 
  Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in mental health?  Northeastern Center, Inc. has openings for Case Managers (at various intervals.)  Bachelor degree required and Therapist, MSW required (as openings are available.)   Please visit www.nec.org for a listing of specific openings  Competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
  (As openings exist)  Looking for flexible work hours?  Become a PRN mental health tech. at Bowen Center group homes.  PRN means "as needed."  Work when it's convenient with your schedule.   Currently, the Bowen Center is hiring PRN staff with a guarantee of 16 hours weekly.  Shifts availableSaturday - Sunday, 2 - 10 p.m. in Huntington, IN ; Saturday - Sunday, 2 - 10 p.m. in Wabash, IN Qualifications: 21 years of age. At least one year of experience in the mental health field related to mental health / social work.  Degree not required. Other PRN positions are available with no guarantee of hours.  Please contact Cindy Maldonado at #1-800-342-5653, ext. 3234 or via Cindy.Maldonado@bowencenter.org for more information and to apply            
  When positions are available: SCAN, Inc. (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect) is looking for full time social workers for the Family Restoration & Healthy Families departments plus part time workers for Supervised Visitation.  Responsibilities include providing services to families who are struggling with the problems relating to child abuse and neglect.  Part time positions require a minimum of 10 hours weekly, preferably 20 - 30 hours.  All positions require a Bachelor degree in Social Work or related field plus experience in working with families and children.  Interested candidates must be available for several evenings and possibly Saturday work.  Please indicate in cover letter which position interests you, and send resume to:  Human Resources Dept., SCAN, Inc., 500 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802  Fax: (260) 421 - 5003  
  Case Managers needed at various northeastern Indiana Bowen Center facilities in Marshall, Kosciusko, Whitley, Wabash, Allen, Noble, and Huntington counties (as positions are available.)  Please check for current openings availability. To apply and for more information, please send resume to hresources@bowencenter.org .     www.bowencenter.org
  Classroom Assistant needed with the Children's Autism Center, a not-for-profit therapy facility for children with autism and other communication disorders seeks part time employees to assist a children in an elementary school environment as openings exist.  Hours to be announced.  Will be responsible for assisting the child with daily routines, communicating progress with teachers / therapists and reinforcing appropriate social behaviors.  Training will be provided.  If interested, please call #459 - 6040 and / or complete an application from www.childrensautismcenter.org/  and submit to:  Children's Autism Center, 6208-A Constitution Dr., Fort Wayne, IN  46804  Attn: Amy Doran Galecki
  Cedars Hope, Inc. is a supportive housing program for adult women living with a mental illness.  Please check for current openings. As available, two weekend positions exist.  Hours for the 1st shift on both Saturday and Sunday are from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.mHours for the 2nd shift on both Saturday and Sunday are from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.  All interested applicants must be able to work both days on either 1st or 2nd shift.  Please send resume with references to Cedars Hope, Inc., Cyndi Smith, 527 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802 .  
  Full time VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members serve one year terms working with the staffs of non-profit agencies and other organizations.  VISTA members receive a living stipend, an educational award, superb medical coverage with very low co-pay and prescription costs, and wide choice of providers, training in new skills and disciplines, and the chance to network and make meaningful connections in communities all over the state of Indiana.  If paying on a federal student loan and you begin a VISTA term, your loan goes into forbearance, meaning that during that  year you neither make payment nor accrue interest on the loan. Additionally, the education award of $4725.00 may be applied directly to your loan balance upon successful completion of the year of service.  VISTA members are active in recruitment, training, curriculum development, grant writing, and strategic planning for their host organizations. The activities of the individual member are determined by both the organization's needs and the member's skills and interests.  For more information, please access www.americorps.org/about/programs/vista.asp   If interested in exploring the opportunities open to VISTA members in Indiana, please contact David Borsvold, AmeriCorps VISTA Leader.   phone: (260) 918-2146   e-mail: fwvistadave@yahoo.com           
  District Executive (Entry Level) with Boy Scouts of America, Fort Wayne, IN . Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree.  Must believe in the BSA and subscribe to its principles and purpose.  Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task. Willing to devote long and irregular hours to achieve positive objectives.  Salary: $35, 500 with full compliment of benefits including major medical / prescription coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, and retirement plan.  Responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, leadership, and public relations.  For information on current local or regional openings (as available), please contact  Jim Molebash, Anthony Wayne Area Council, attn: Jim Molebash.  e-mail: jmolebash@awac.org   fax: (260) 436-1824    www.scouting.org 
  HomePointe is looks for part time employees as openings are available to provide attendant care and non-medical assistance to seniors living in their own homes, helping them to live independently and participate in community life as they choose.  Responsibilities could include assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments or shopping, and overnight respite.  Flexible schedule required.  Applicants must have high school diploma / GED, and a valid drivers license.  HomePointe, a division of AWS, provides in-home services to older adults who need some assistance to remain independent due to health issues or the aging process.  Please apply in person at:  AWS, 8515 Bluffton Rd., Fort Wayne, IN  46809 or on-line at www.awsusa.com .   
  Looking to gain experience in your related field?  Contact Cedars Hope, offering permanent supportive housing for women living with mental illnessRelief positions available.  Please send resume with references to Cedars Hope, c/o Cyndi Smith, 527 W. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802  

We are looking for YOU if you are fun, reliable, helpful, loving, caring, and patient.
We provide caregivers for young adults, adults, children with autism and other disabilities.
There are no minimum or maximum hours. Work can be AM, afternoons or evenings depending on the client's requirements.
Pay begins at $8.00 per hour
Please call 574-269-5657 between 9:00 AM and 12:00 noon (ask for Mary), fax (574-269-5121) or email adavid@globe-star.org
www.globe-star.org

Make a real difference in the lives of the elderly!  Home Instead Senior Care is nationally known for the caring and compassionate way the following services are provided:  companionship, light housework, meal preparation, incidental transportation, and related errands.  You decide what hours fit your schedule - three hours, six hours, eight hours, twelve hours, or 24 hour work days.  Do you want to work week days, nights, and/ or weekends?  The choice is always yours.  For more information and to apply, please contact JoAnn Slater, Community Service Representative, at (260) 485-2424.  Address:  6605 E. State Blvd., Ste. 2, Fort Wayne, IN  46815  e-mail: homeinstead@choiceonemail.com     
  Assist MR/DD residents in their homes learn independent living skills!  $8.25 hourly - 3 shifts, M-F or just weekends.  Hours flexible based on school schedule.  Please apply on-line at www.awsusa.com or in person at 2826 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne.  For more information, please contact Ms. Beverly Goff at 744-6145.
 

Have you heard about the University of Saint Francis’ newest club - The American Red Cross (ARC) Campus Club?  The club assists in the Student Nurses Association’s (SNA) blood drive, participates in ARC classes (which are free to members of the club), assists with flood and other disaster relief efforts, can provide educational services (such as HIV education and disaster preparedness) to schools, youth programs and USF students, faculty and staff…just to name a few.  The possibilities of activities you can participate in are endless!  If you are interested or want more information, please contact Carl Jylland-Halverson (Academic Advisor to the ARC Campus Club) at 434-3251 or via e-mail at cjylland@sf.edu .

Interested in working in the non-profit sector and considering employment options in the field of youth work?  The Indiana Youth Institute promotes healthy development of children and youth by serving the institutions and people of Indiana who work on their behalf.  Visit www.iyi.org and click on Career Center for the latest job opening and internship information.  Questions? Please call Shonda at #1-800-343-7060.   
Allen County Community Corrections would be interested in your resume if currently possessing at least a Bachelor's Degree and are interested in a Corrections career.  While a USF student, please consider these Internships:  Case Management (for Criminal Justice and Social Work majors);  Cognitive Skills Aid (for Psychology and Sociology); Employment and Training Assistant (for Social Work);  Treatment Assistant (Counseling, Psychology, Social Work); and Research Assistant (Counseling, Psychology).  See more details on the Internship / Fellowship page - Fort Wayne, In on this website.)  Questions?  Please contact Lisa Cain or USF Alumnus Anthony Hudson, Allen County Community Corrections, 201 W. Superior St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802   Phone: (260) 449 - 7252   e-mail: reentry@co.allen.in.us     www.allencountycorrections.com   
As opportunities arise:  Healthcare, Psychology / Social Work, Special Education and other majors needed for weekend job with autistic 13 year old boy in northwest Fort Wayne home.  Pay: $8.50 hourly. Hours: 15 hours weekly.  Sunday evenings required. Could split the hours with another student. Duties include homework assistance and providing transportation to and from church and recreational activities.  To apply, please contact Julie at #432-1123 (work - business hours) and #637-7370 (home.) 
Attention Students!  Part time & PRN positions open for Health Promotion Program Coordinators,  Heritage Park New Energy Wellness, 2001 Hobson Rd., Fort Wayne, IN .   Must enjoy working with senior adults.  On-the-job training.  Weekday and weekend hours.  Flexible scheduling.  For more information, please contact Jenny Conder, Director of Health Promotion, American Senior Communities.  #1-888-788-2501, ext. 494   e-mail: Jennyconder@Americansrcommunities.com   
  Volunteers needed for Rape Crisis Hotline!

The Fort Wayne Women's Bureau needs volunteers to staff their 24 hour a day, seven days a week rape crisis hotline.  Volunteers will receive 20 hours of training before being placed on the hotline schedule.  Each volunteer works several shifts a month by carrying a pager and returning calls from the hotline promptly.
The Fort Wayne Women's Bureau operates the only rape crisis hotline in northeast Indiana and offers free counseling to survivors of sexual assault.  The rape crisis hotline received 152 calls in 2003
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For more information regarding volunteering, please call Carol Preston at (260) 424-7977.    

As opportunities arise: Residential Counselors and other social worker / psychotherapist opportunities with Crossroad, 2525 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN  46805-5457 .  Full and part time positions available working with emotionally troubled children and teens.
Excellent communication, written skills.  Ability to deal with stressful situations while maintaining appropriate boundaries and good role modeling.  At least 21 years old with valid driver's license. 
Please apply in person or send resume/ cover letter to:  Director of Human Resources, Crossroad, 2525 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN  46805    For more information, please contact Beth McNeal, Director of Human Resources, at (260) 484-4153    www.crossroad-fwch.org 
Current job openings with Allen County, IN!    Check out www.co.allen.in.us  or www.allencounty.us or in the Allen County Human Resources office, Room 208, City-County Bldg., 1 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN for more information and details regarding applications and deadlines. 
Indiana Dept. of Workforce Development, 201 E. Rudisill Blvd., Ste. 202, Fort Wayne, IN offers a variety of full and part time jobs, various shifts in such fields as social service, business / office, factory, warehouse, sales, CNA, and professional / degreed.   For more information, please contact #745-3555, Andrea Brangan - ext. 349, Barb Cramer, ext. 359, Joe Merchich, ext. 340, and Joanne Purk, ext. 341.  You may register on the web:  http: www.cs3.dwd.state.in.us   For more information about the Department, check  www.dwd.state.in.us  Check out the newest website, covering a complete listing of general jobs in the nine-county northeast Indiana area  -  http://www.geocities.com/worklist4u/jobopen.html Also, www.workforce.IN.gov
  Announcing the new Social Worker's on-line job board and career center!  The site, http://www.socialworkjobbank.com offers current job listings, confidential resume postings, e-mail job agents, and more.  The career resource center includes articles, links to related sites, and job search tools.
  Check out  http://www.socialworker.com for articles, free e-mail newsletter info., and an active discussion forum.
Support Associate and Team Coordinator needed periodically with ResCare North of Indiana to provide emotional and physical support, monitoring and development of life skills through training programs, providing independence for persons with developmental disabilities.  Support Associate requires high school diploma / GED, valid driver's license, car insurance, valid transportation, and no felony convictions.  $8.00 hourly;  Team Coordinator requires high school / diploma / GED, valid driver's license, car insurance, valid transportation, no felony convictions, previous supervisory experience preferred.  $10.75 hourly.  A variety of part time and full time positions available.  Full time positions offer a variety of benefits, including health insurance, 401K, PTO, STD/LTD, and tuition reimbursement.  Qualified candidates please apply / send or fax a resume to:  ResCare North of Indiana,  Human Resources, 8309 Lima Rd., Fort Wayne, IN  46818  Phone: (260) 490-3230 or fax: (260) 489-8363  e-mail: chamed@rescare.com  
Child and adolescent group home openings periodically with Park Center, Fort Wayne, IN  Must be 21 years old.  Benefits for 20 hours or more.  Variety of hours available.  If interested in a challenging and rewarding position, please contact Human Resources rep. Marsha Wallace at #482-9125, ext. 2218 or send resume to 909 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN  46805   Also, Adult Group Home openings.  For more information regarding these and other job openings, please check out the job line at #(260) 481-2711.  Fax number: #(260) 481-2706.  You may apply on-line at www.parkcenter.org   
www.fortwaynecareers.com is perused by employers through northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southern Michigan to fill positions from entry level to upper management (and even part time and seasonal help.) Set up a free job seeker account. Post a resume (confidentially), use the custom job search feature to zero in on opportunities of most interest to you, activate the JobsDirectTM feature which provides notification in the future whenever a job matches your interest is posted, and interact and track your job search progress with individual employers.           
  Social Work p.r.n. provides temporary, temp-to-perm and permanent placement of MSW and BSW social workers, training and education, supervision, and consultation to settings across fields of practice like hospitals, mental health settings, addiction treatment centers, EAP, managed care, and children and family services agencies, etc.  Located nationwide.  Please call #1-800-595-9648 or visit the website at www.socialworkprn.com
  Check out the Careers in Child and Family Policy website at www.igpa.uillinois.edu/cfp  and  www.sesp.northwestern.edu/cfp  Organizations ranging from academic departments to nonprofits to government agencies to private sector companies post information.  They are connected to some aspect of social policy.  Positions' duties could entail survey and evaluation research in social, research, advocacy, policy analysis, information dissemination, funding, or professional affiliation.  Plus health policy & public policy career information is available.   
SCAN, Inc. (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) of Fort Wayne looks for people who are working toward a degree in Social Work or a related field and who have experience working with children and families to work in supervised visitation program.   To check for current availability of positions, please contact Linda Crawford, Human Resources.  e-mail: lcrawford@scaninc.org   Address: 500 W. Main St.,  Fort Wayne, IN  46802  Fax: #421-5002.  
Indiana Department of Correction employment opportunities offered throughout the Indianapolis Central Office and thirty-five facilities statewide include: Adult and Juvenile Custody, Substance Abuse Treatment, Parole Services, Correctional Casework Management, and Counseling and Treatment.  Internship opportunities available.  For more information about current opportunities,  please contact Jan Kovacs, Personnel Officer, Indiana Department of Correction, Employment and Recruitment Section, 302 W. Washington St., Rm. E334, Indianapolis, IN  46204  jkovacs@coa.doc.state.in.us   www.state.in.us\indcorrection   
  Your world. Your chance to make it better! Go to  www.americorps.org and click the "How to Join" button. All across the country, AmeriCorps members are tackling tough problems such as illiteracy, hunger, and homelessness. These men and women, age 17 and older, dedicate a year to serve their communities - tutoring children, building homes, helping fight wildfires, and restoring national parks. In return, they get lots of benefits, including a $4,725 education award for college, graduate school, or vocational school, or to pay off student loans, a modest living allowance, and health insurance, & invaluable skills for the future - leadership, teamwork, and much more. Registering on www.americorps.org  is free, private, and no commitment. Just provide a user name and an e-mail address.  Select customized search, and we'll help you find projects that interest you in places you want to be. There are thousands of real opportunities from which you may choose.  Questions? !-800-942-2677. Americorps. Give back for a year. Serve your community. Change your life.   
  Be connected with www.socialworkers.org and check out the social work employment line for job openings across the U.S.A.  Register online or call #1-888-308-2265.  
  If relocating to Ohio, start your job search with www.msass.cwru.edu  Check out Cleveland's Case Western Reserve University website by perusing the Social Work (Mandel School of Applied Social Science) student and alumni services section. In addition to a focus on Ohio and the greater Cleveland are, their career services office lists positions all over the U.S.A.  
Looking for an opportunity to work with young adults? The Power House, 830 Main Street, New Haven, IN, is looking for energetic volunteers to work with their young people. This is a Christian institution that reaches out to troubled youth. Volunteer opportunities include Mentoring, Small Group Leaders, Friday Night Support, Afternoon Support, Cookie Company, and Wednesday Night Bible Study. Make a difference in a child’s life today! For more information, please call Roger Hartman, Director of Outreach at (260) 493-3880.
At this time, True Life Choices, Inc. seeks new voluntary instructors at various intervals.  Our abstinence based, sex education program is designed to provide teen students in 6th through 10th grade with valuable information regarding relationships, STDs, and self-respect. Our TLC instructors are the pulse of this organization. Teaching is as rewarding as it is challenging. Once certification is completed, pay is $16 & $18.00 per class taught. Teaching is as rewarding as it is challenging. For training session information, please contact Dawn at (260) 436 - 1119.  You may also access additional information on the True Life Choices website at www.TLC4abstinence.org   
  Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., of Clearwater, FL has four entry level positions available: Wilderness Youth Counselor (all majors recruited, but best suited for students who want to combine their desire to work with at-risk youth and their love of outdoor adventures such as hiking, canoeing, backpacking, and camping.  Teacher (Education majors recruited), Early Intervention Coordinator (All majors recruited, Human Services majors preferred), and Juvenile Justice Counselor (Juvenile Justice / Human Service majors primarily recruited.) The website, www.eckerd.org has detailed information about all of these positions and an on-line application. For further information, please contact Malisa Chambliss, Director of Recruiting, at #1-800-222-1473, ext. 322.
ASPIN (Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana), a behavioral health provider network comprised of twelve accredited providers, is seeking individuals to fill positions including the following:  Case Managers, Nurses, Psychologists, Social Workers, Substance Abuse Counselors, and more. All job listings with full descriptions and contact information for each of the 12 centers is located at www.aspin.org .  Resumes can be e-mailed to jcutler@aspin.org or fax to (317) 471 - 1891.
  Several AmeriCorps positions are available at elementary schools and institutions of higher education across Indiana through the Indiana Reading Corps. These positions are full time. Members serve 1700 hours of service over a 10 to 12 month period. AmeriCorps members in the Indiana Reading Corps. serve as coordinators of campus or school based tutoring in programs that focus on improving children's literacy skills. Full time members recruit, train, place, and coordinate college student and community volunteers and oversee most aspects of the tutoring program. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and computer literacy.  AmeriCorps members earn a modest living allowance, receive health insurance, are eligible for childcare benefits, and earn an educational grant of $4, 725 upon successful completion of a term of service. For more information, please contact Keri Dodd, Program Director at (317) 274-6500.  To apply on-line, please visit www.americorps.org
Youth Center located between Fort Wayne and New Haven needs part time worker as openings exist  for its after school program. Some evenings required. Two to three years college in related field and / or previous experience working with youth preferred. Must have a valid Indiana or Ohio driver's license.  Volunteers always welcome.  Please apply in person at Blaising Community Center, 6330 Prize St., Fort Wayne, IN  46803 or call Karen or Sharon at (260) 749 - 9516.  
USF Social Work majors:  Current field placement sites in the Fort Wayne, IN include:  Aging & In-Home Services, Allen County Adult Probation, Aids Task Force, Allen County Cancer Services, Alcohol Countermeasures Prevention Drug Court, Allen County Council on Aging,  Allen County Dept. of Family / Children, Juvenile Probation / Superior Court Family Division, Allen County Prosecuting Attorney, Allen County League for the Blind and Disabled, Anthony Wayne Services / Deaflink and Red Cedar Center for Special Services, Easter Seals ARC, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blaising Social Services, Boys and Girls Club, Brown & Associates, Chapter Two / Health Visions, Community Action of Northeast IN (CANI), Court Appointed Special Advocate, Catholic Charities, Center for Non-Violence, Charis House, Children First Center, Community Corrections, Cooper Teen Center, Crossroads Children's Home, East Wayne St. Center, Erin's House, Fort Wayne Community Schools Case Management, Fort Wayne Juvenile Residential Facility, Fort Wayne Rescue Mission-Restoration House, Fort Wayne Developmental Center / Social Services Dept., Fort Wayne Urban League, Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, Golden Years Homestead, Harbor Side Nursing, Legal Services of Maumee Valley, Lutheran Hospital Social Services, Lutheran Social Services, Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic, Mental Health Association of Allen County, Northern IN Special Services, Park Center, Parkview Hospital Social Work Dept., Rise, Inc.,  Salvation Army, Stop Child Abuse Now, Status Offender Court Alternative Program,  St. Joseph Community and Adult Services, St. Joseph Hospital Social Service, Stress Operations Group, Inc., The Villages of Indiana, Three Rivers Literacy Alliance / Family Literacy Program, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adults, United Hispanic American, United Way of Allen County, Vet Center, Victim's Assistance, Vincent House, Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice, Washington House, Wayne Township Trustee, Whitington House, Inc., YWCA Women's Shelter, and Youth Services Center.  A complete description of agency services and duties is available in Career Services, Room 202, Bonaventure Hall.  For more information regarding field placement, please contact Jan Nes at #434-7436. 
Full and part time workers needed in Child and Adolescent Group Homes.  All pay an hourly wage plus both full and part time provide an excellent benefit package.  Lee House for teenage girls - part time second shift (Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday,  4 - 11 p.m.; and Wed., 1-3 p.m.)  Leslie House for teenage boys - full time first shift (Friday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday, 11:00 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Tuesday, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.)  Noel House for boys aged seven to 14 - part time third shift (Sat. & Sun., 11 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.; Tuesday, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.)  Minimum requirements:  must have experience in planning and implementing therapeutic, social, and recreational services.  Must also possess a high school diploma or equivalent with 6 - 12 month training at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver's license.  Must be at least 21 years of age.  Applications and resumes are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Park Center, Inc., 909 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN  46805 
  Easter Seals Wisconsin Camps are looking for students who have a genuine interest in working with people with disabilities for their summer programs in 2001.  Students should be looking to gain experience in this field.  For more information, please contact Chris at #1-800-422-2324, ext. 112.   www.wi-easterseals.org  e-mail: respite@wi-easterseals.org        
Volunteers needed Wednesday evenings from 5:15 - 7:30 p.m. for the Parent & Child Connection, 500 Main St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802  (Available times and days may change in the future.) Volunteers will help care for infant to elementary age children while parents are in a support group.  Recent drug and criminal screening required. Volunteer work includes engaging in learning activities with children, modeling appropriate parent and child interaction, developing activities and crafts that are age appropriate for the children, and establishing ties with area community agencies. Provide you with experience working with children that you could later use as a reference. A great resume builder!  Free meal when working with children. May meet practicum requirements.  For more information or if interested in volunteering, please contact Heather Bucher at #421-5000, ext. 2304. 
Fort Wayne Youth need you!  Are you interested in helping your community?  Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for responsible individuals to assist in our mentoring program.  If you have the following qualifications, please apply and make a difference:  Skills - organized, responsible, the ability to do multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.  Experience working with youth and have a valid driver's license.  Responsibilities - organizing youth activities, transporting youth to and from events, mentoring, and some paperwork.   Must be available weekdays after 3 p.m.  The positions are up to 10 hours weekly with occasional weekends.  Please send your resume to:  Big Brothers Big Sisters, Attn: Ashlie Straka, 2439 Fairfield Ave.,  Fort Wayne, IN  46807   Also  Volunteers needed for various programs sponsored by Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Northeast IN.  In the First Mentors program, college students are matched with youth from the organization's waiting list.  College students are asked to spend  2-4 times per month with the child during the regular school year.  Activities can take place one-on-one or in group settings. College volunteers will be asked to go through a brief screening process including two interviews, police checks, and reference checks. They will be provided with training on the 40 developmental assets and how they can build assets in a child's life.  If you are interested in participating or have more questions, you can call Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Northeast IN at #456-1600. 
Behavioral Health Technicians needed part time at various times of the year to work in Adult Group Homes or Crisis Center during weekends.   Provide supportive intervention, skills training, service linkage, and goal directed case management services to adult clients.  Minimum job qualification is a high school diploma or equivalent with six to twelve months of specialized training and one to two years related experience or an Associate's degree in a mental health field with no experience.  These are excellent opportunities for students who are taking classes during the week and would like to supplement their income.   The hours available are: Harmony House, Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.;  Unity House, Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Crisis Center, Saturday only.  7 p.m. - 7 a.m.  This position could go to a Saturday and Sunday with the same hours.  Please complete an application at or submit a resume to :  Park Center, Inc., Attn: Anissa Hatch, 909 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN  46805  
Caregivers needed for the Goldenrod Community located in Middlebury, IN   Developed in the Amish countryside east of Middlebury, this Community has openings for caregiver companions to provide a nurturing environment for adults with autism and related conditions. Live in caregivers will receive free room and board, a stipend, two weekends off a month, and be able to hold other employment outside the home during hours the residents are away at their day programs.  There are also openings for support caregiver staff to work afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.  Goldenrod provides a future with hope for people with special needs.  The community will be a model of mutual support and growth, featuring family style care, small-scale farming, crafts, woodworking, a health clinic, facilities for recreation and exercise, and seniors living in other homes on the campus as foster grandparents to their neighbors with disabilities.  For more information, please see the "Job Postings" on the MDC website at www.mdc.mennonite.net or contact Wendell Wiebe-Powell, Mennonite Disabilities Committee, 1518 College Ave., Goshen, IN  46526   Phone: (260) 533-9720   Fax: (260) 534-9817   e-mail: wendellwp@mdc.mennonite.net  
Kids' Club Youth Workers and Building Blocks Preschool Afternoon Teacher's Aide needed with Lifeline Youth & Family Services, Inc., 2211 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN  46802  As a Youth Worker, must be available from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, and work well with children from different socio-economic and cultural groups. As a Teacher's Aide, must be available from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Friday, and able to lift up to 40 pounds, act quickly, in emergency sessions, and work well with children from different socio-economic and cultural groups.  Both positions start at $7.50 per hour.  Volunteers needed to read to central city children and help them with their homework through our Kids' Club Academy every Wednesday afternoon from 4 - 6 p.m.  Kids' Club Academy is part of our outreach to children, ages 6-15 who live in Brookmill Court Apartments, one of Fort Wayne's largest government subsidized housing developments in the central city.  For more information regarding how you can get involved in this vital outreach to at-risk children and youth,  please call (260) 745-3322, or stop by and pick up an application at the office (above address.)  
  Teaching opportunities abroad!  Friends of World Teaching is pleased to announce that hundreds of teachers, counselors, coaches, librarians, school nurses, and school administrators are still needed to fill existing vacancies with overseas English speaking schools and colleges in over 100 foreign countries throughout the world. Foreign language knowledge is seldom required.  Positions exist in all fields, on all levels, from kindergarten to the university. Qualification requirements, for the most part, are similar to those in the United States and in Canada; however, many English-speaking schools abroad do not require State certification. We encourage graduating seniors to investigate these challenging opportunities.  Salaries vary from country to country, but in most cases, they compare favorably with those in the U.S. and in Canada.  Vacancies occur and are filled throughout the year. For a free descriptive brochure, please call toll free #1-800-503-7436 or send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Friends of World Teaching, P.O. Box 84480, San Diego, CA  92138-4480 .  http://www.fowt.com
  Catholic Volunteers in Florida is seeking lay volunteers for full-time, one-year service positions with a variety of church and social service agencies throughout the state of Florida. They are searching for positive, self-initiating, flexible people who want an opportunity to grow in spirituality, social awareness, professional experience, and personal development. They are looking for people with a background and interest in working as social workers, nurses, elementary teachers, to name a few. For more information about this wonderful opportunity visit their website at www.cvif.org. 
Tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and earnings!   Voca of Indiana offers people with disabilities the opportunity to live in homes in their own communities.  Our focus is on helping people with disabilities gain and maintain independence in their day-to-day lives through support services and life skills training.  We are seeking caring and dedicated individuals to join our team.  For additional information about our employment opportunities, please contact the HR Department at (260) 248-2288, ext. 103 or fax your resume to (260) 248-2058. 
Various positions available with New Horizons Youth Ministries, 1002 S - 350 E., Marion, IN  46953  (765)668-4009 including: Counselor - implements formal counseling, both individually and in groups, with approximately 8 - 15 students.  Lead individual and group meetings, maintains, mail and phone records, and accurately records the progress of individual students in the therapeutic process.  Builds positive, redemptive relationships with students through a strong, personal, Christian walk.  Requirements:  Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related area.   Must be 21 years old. Other positions include Housefather, Housemother, and Group Leader - all positions requiring a high school diploma.  Please send resume to above address or fax to (765) 662-1407. 
Become a VistaCare volunteer!  Hospice is a comprehensive program of medical care designed to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients with life-limiting illnesses and to provide support services for their family members.  Volunteers are critical to the overall success of VistaCare's mission of caring and play a vital role in serving patients and their families.  If you would like to become an integral part of the VistaCare team and offer superior hospice service to patients and families, please call #1-888-608-4665.   
Volunteer Facilitators desired at Erin's House for Grieving Children, Inc., 227 E. Washington Blvd., Ste. 202, Fort Wayne, IN  46802  Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.  You don't have to have a college degree to serve. Please call us at #423-2466 for more information on how to help heal the hurt. 
Full time opportunities.  Pleasant Run, Inc. is a not for profit social services agency in Indianapolis offering a comprehensive range of services for at risk children and their families, through home, community, and residential programs.  All applicants must have a strong desire to work in the human services field and must be 21 years of age or older.  To apply or for more information, contact Luci Brooks, Human Resources Rep., Pleasant Run, Inc., 2400 N. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis, IN  46222  Phone:  800-815-8571, ext. 113  Fax: (317) 693 - 9577   e-mail:  brooks@pleasantrun.org 
  Employed for Kids, Inc www.employedforkids.com offers free services to all individuals that would like to browse job listings, post resumes, and no fee for placement in any employment position. Please consult the website for more information.