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ShareCorps- Cuyahoga JFS- Summer Outreach

Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services (CJFS) connects residents with work supports and public benefits 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.

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : Collaborating with Cuyahoga Job and Family Services staff to engage and connect communities of multi-system need who are only receiving one service but are eligible for other public benefits; Developing an implementation strategy that includes development of informational materials, and an adaptable engagement and marketing approach tailored to each of the targeted communities. Target communities include emerging populations, those involved in workforce programs, and other undeserved residents. Developing presentations for organizations and residents to increase the awareness of available public assistance. The VISTA will also have the opportunity to develop a general understanding of the Department of Health and Human Services along with a deeper understanding of Job and Family Services, honing their skills in public speaking and advocacy, and understanding the VISTA role through training by staff, review of documents, and collateral materials.

Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
Education , Community Outreach , Hunger , Technology , Community and Economic Development , Health .

Skills :
General Skills , Writing/Editing , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Communications , Education .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
ShareCorps- Cuyahoga JFS- Summer Outreach

Program Start/End Date
06/01/2020 - 08/09/2020

Work Schedule	Summer

Education level
High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	OHIO Cleveland/ Akron

Accepting Applications
From 02/24/2020 To 05/01/2020

Contact	Maureen Allen
1641 Payne Ave
Cleveland OH 44114
614-221-4336
mallen@ohiofoodbanks.org

Listing ID	94142


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