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CJFS Community Research and Engagement VISTA
 
 
 
Cuyahoga Job and Family Services (CJFS) connects residents with public benefits and work supports to help individuals and families on their journey to self-sufficiency. CJFS is tasked with determining eligibility and case management of five core benefit programs and workforce initiatives: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program; Ohio Works First (OWF), the county form of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance program; Medicaid, medical care and insurance for low-income families and the aged/blind/disabled populations; Child care assistance, making it easier for adult caretakers to find and maintain education and a career path; and Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC), which provides aid and services to families due to unexpected emergencies. As a Community Research and Engagement VISTA with the Office of Community Engagement you will assess and increase the number of participants who are eligible for public benefits but may not yet be enrolled in the various public benefit programs. In this role you will support access to public benefits for low-income individuals by analyzing agency and community data for the non-citizen and limited- English proficient residents to collaboratively strategize on ways to best engage the populations in the county.
 
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Member Duties : Work heavily with data and using data to make recommendations on ways to improve access to public benefits for residents of Cuyahoga County. You will learn about the public benefit system and workforce initiatives in Ohio, particularly how they are carried out in Cuyahoga County. There is an opportunity for you to meet and develop relationships with CJFS staff and administrators. In this role you will identify the residents of Cuyahoga County that may be eligible for public benefits but not enrolled and the barriers they face. Recommend possible interventions/solutions to the barriers based on collected data. You will collaborate with community engagement staff to identify this population through fact-finding, and in-depth research and analysis. You will also develop an implementation strategy that includes development of informational materials, and an adaptable engagement and marketing approach tailored to each of the targeted communities.
 
Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Stipend ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
None
 
Skills :
General Skills ,  Public Speaking ,  Team Work ,  Community Organization ,  Communications ,  Computers/Technology ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
CJFS Community Research and Engagement VISTA
Program Start/End Date
03/07/2026  -   03/06/2027
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations OHIO   Cleveland/ Akron  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/20/2026  To  01/20/2027 
Contact Tina Coleman
4261 Fulton Pkwy
Cleveland   OH   44144
2169871801
tina.coleman@jfs.ohio.gov
https://hhs.cuyahogacounty.us/
Listing ID 117998

       

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