10/19/2026
UPDATE- I was informed today that SCSEP has run out of funding and can no longer send us funding for the position. They are keeping the employees already placed at other facilities but there will be no funding for us for some time. We were placed on a waiting list with no guarantee of future placement. We apologize for this last minute change of plans but the funding situation on their level is beyond our control. Thank you to those who reached out.
HELP WANTED The Shelter, Inc.
As we shared in our last post, The Shelter, Inc. is now closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM while our Director works her paid daytime job. We’re looking for people to help us open our doors during the day again. There are three ways to help: a paid SCSEP job, an internship, or volunteering.
We need daytime help with:
• Accepting donations
• Being present for our Backpack Ministry
• Supporting our Warming Station Ministry
• Assisting with our Hygiene Ministry
• Daytime supervision and structure for our residents
Paid opportunity for anyone 55 and older: SCSEP
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a federal job-training program for older adults. It’s the oldest program in the country that helps job seekers 55 and older find work. In Indiana it’s run through the Department of Workforce Development.
How it works:
• SCSEP pays you, not the shelter, while you get training at a local nonprofit like ours.
• You work part-time, up to 20 hours a week.
• You’re paid at least minimum wage.
• You get real work experience, build confidence, and learn skills you can take to a permanent job.
Who qualifies:
• You’re 55 or older. There’s no upper age limit.
• You’re currently unemployed.
• You live in Indiana.
• Your household income is low (at or below 125% of the federal poverty level).
Priority goes to veterans and their spouses, people 65 and older, people with disabilities, people living in rural areas, people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, and people who were released from jail or prison within the last five years.
About the job at The Shelter, Inc.
• You don’t need any experience. Our Director will train you for the job.
• It’s a desk job. No heavy lifting.
• You’d work our front desk during the day.
• You’d greet people and accept donations.
• You’d help with our ministries.
• You’d give our residents structure and supervision.
Interns and volunteers
We’re also taking interns and volunteers. You must be 18 or older. If you’re a student who needs internship hours, or you just want to give some of your time to help your neighbors, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
Whether you’re applying through SCSEP, looking for an internship, or want to volunteer, call 765-309-2477 and leave a message. We can set up an interview after 4:00 PM. For SCSEP positions, SCSEP makes the final call on who qualifies, and we can help you through that process.
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