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A lot of places (especially in the social service field which is related to what you are doing) look for people to work p/t and on a per-diem basis. It is affordable for the agencies because as mentioned earlier, they don't have to worry about paying benefits. Clerical was also mentioned. You can work in a criminal-justice related office just answering phones and if you put on your resume that you've worked at this place it still looks good. I don't think it is THAT difficult to find a p/t job while in school. You just have to be willing to be a little bit flexible sometimes. I've known people who are students who still want to have a VERY active social life and TELL the job what hours they want to work and you just can't do that. As a p/t or per diem staff usually you are going to be the one to work the hours that the f/t and long-time staff don't want to work. I see a lot of college students (and I was once one too and did the same thing) who are very picky for these reasons I mentioned. When I worked in a community residence we actually STOPPED calling certain per diems because they never were available at certain times (and I am not talking cuz it conflicts with class) then they would complain later about not being given hours. (Keep in mind I am not implying this is how you are). Even my younger sister is like this and my parents get annoyed with her all the time. It has a lot to do with life experience which we all gain with time. Also check out craigslist.org, it lists a lot of part-time jobs in major cities and their outskirts. Idealist.org is another good website.
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