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), 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 Communications VISTA with the Office of Community Engagement you will collaborate with communications staff members to help improve internal and external communications for the resource distribution of public benefit information and systems information to staff which will improve delivery of services to low-income individuals and families. There is an opportunity to further develop the county social media pages for the individual who thrives on information sharing and community education. Public Service is a rewarding profession. Passionate and driven people like you make all the difference in the lives of the customers that we are serving. If you are interested in helping people, developing content, finding solutions then this is the perfect opportunity for you!