Federal Work Study OFF CAMPUS-Friends Life Community Attendant

Lipscomb University Federal Work Study Program Student Workers; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends Life Community is seeking Federal Work Study student attendants to help supervise clients during the day and ensure safety across activities. You will engage in meaningful conversations and model appropriate behavior for adults while supporting community engagement.

Strict no-cell phone policy applies while supervising; CPR/First Aid certification is provided through paid training. Applicants must be Lipscomb University students eligible for Federal Work Study.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Lipscomb University student.
• Federal Work Study eligibility.
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback.
• Demonstration of core values: belonging, self-advocacy, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all clients during the day.
• Engage in meaningful conversations with clients.
• Model appropriate adult behavior for clients.
• Comply with no-cell phone policy while supervising.
• Use walkie-talkie to communicate with staff as needed.
• Support events and community engagement activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Customer care

Communication

Professionalism

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Federal Work Study OFF CAMPUS-Friends Life Community Attendant

Job Category : Student

Requisition Number : FEDER003318

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Part-Time
• Remote
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

Locations

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Description

Applicants MUST be a current Lipscomb University student to apply.

This role is available for Federal Work Study students only.

Friends Life Community is seeking caring and compassionate students to assist clients during the day. Your primary job as a Program Attendant is to ensure the safety of the clients throughout the day with various activities. The ideal candidate has a heart for helping others, will engage in meaningful conversations and model appropriate adult behavior. There is a strict no-cell phone policy while supervising the clients. Staff members are provided with a walkie-talkie to communicate with other staff members as needed.

Program Support Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure safety of all Friends including, but not limited to:

• knowing and understanding individual risks
• following safety protocols
• ensuring headcounts throughout your shift
• thorough understanding of emergency procedures for fire, weather, or intruder threats
• Following all safety procedures
• Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification and follow those protocols (paid training will be provided)
• Understanding and use of Positive Behavior Supports
• Demonstrate best practices, inclusion, empathy, communication, and relationship-building with clients.
• Occasionally support staff and clients at events to showcase client work and increase community engagement.
• Occasionally Support evening/weekend activities such as Social Club Events, Friends' Treat Truck events, Dinner Club, etc.
• Collaborate with team members to advertise, execute, and meet event objectives.

Qualifications required:

• Belief in the organization’s mission
• An enthusiasm for guiding and motivating others
• Willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Demonstration of core values: belonging, self-advocacy, and innovation
• Active demonstration of professionalism and good judgment throughout all work
• Understand and demonstrate policies and procedures, safety procedures, and sustain CPR and First Aid certification

Working conditions:

• This position requires the person to stand and walk around as needed for the duration of the shift
• The position may work indoors or outdoors depending on weather
• The person will be responsible for the supervision of up to 20 clients, with or without a secondary staff

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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