CJFS Communications 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), Ohio Works First (OWF), Medicaid, Child care assistance, and Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC). As a Communications VISTA with the Office of Community Engagement, you will collaborate with communications staff to improve internal and external communications to enhance delivery of services to low-income individuals and families. Member Duties Develop internal and external communications in collaboration with CJFS communications staff and other VISTAs. Develop reports for strategic planning based on analysis of staff input engagement with content. Develop a strategy and process for agency forms to be maintained and regularly revised. Learn about the public benefit system and workforce initiatives in Ohio, particularly how they are carried out in Cuyahoga County. Network and develop relationships with CJFS staff and administrators. Create marketing content that is behavior-based and engaging to the diverse populations within Cuyahoga County to increase access and knowledge of public benefits. Program Benefits Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend Training Health Coverage* Stipend Education award upon successful completion of service Childcare assistance if eligible Living Allowance Relocation Allowance For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/. Terms Permits working at another job during off hours Permits attendance at school during off hours Service Areas Community and Economic Development Technology Education Homelessness Community Outreach Children/Youth Hunger Health Skills Writing/Editing General Skills Communications Digital Design (Adobe, Canva) Computers/Technology Public Speaking Team Work Program Details