CJFS Multi-Systems Development and Sustainability VISTA

AmeriCorps; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Living Allowance

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage

Job summary

A community service organization in Cleveland seeks a dedicated AmeriCorps VISTA member to connect underserved populations with essential public services. The role involves collaboration, research, and community outreach to enhance service delivery. Applicants should have some college education and a passion for community development. Benefits include a living allowance, relocation support, and health coverage, providing a valuable opportunity to impact the community positively.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Commitment to community engagement and support.
• Education level: Some college.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CJFS staff for community outreach.
• Connect underserved communities with public benefits.
• Develop strategies for community engagement.
• Gain understanding of county policies and procedures and related departments.
• Develop public speaking and advocacy skills and learn the VISTA role through training and materials.

Skills

Public Health

Education

Urban Planning

Communications

Social Services

Public Speaking

Team Work

Project Management

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Project Management

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Education

Some college

Job description

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). The project focuses on engaging and connecting communities with multi-system needs who are only receiving one service but are eligible for others. Target communities include emerging populations, those involved in workforce programs, and other underserved residents of Cuyahoga County. Cuyahoga County hosts many new immigrant populations with distinct needs, cultures, and languages. The project aims to build on existing relationships with Latino and immigrant/refugee communities and other emerging groups.

Member Duties

• Collaborate with CJFS staff to identify populations through fact-finding, in-depth research, networking with service providers, and holding community forums.
• Engage and connect communities of multi-system need who are only receiving one service but are eligible for other public benefits.
• Develop an implementation strategy that includes informational materials and an adaptable engagement and marketing approach tailored to each of the targeted communities.
• Gain a general understanding of Cuyahoga County policies and procedures, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Job and Family Services.
• Develop public speaking and advocacy skills, and understand the VISTA role through training, document review, and collateral materials.

Program Benefits

• Relocation Allowance
• Training
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health Coverage*

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

• Community Outreach
• Hunger
• Education
• Community and Economic Development
• Health
• Public Health
• AmeriCorps

Skills

• Public Health
• Education
• General Skills
• Urban Planning
• Communications
• Social Services
• Public Speaking
• Writing/Editing
• Leadership
• Team Work
• Project Management
• Community Organization
• Computers/Technology

Program Details

Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA

Program: CJFS Multi-Systems Development and Sustainability 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
2169871809
[e-mail]