CJFS Multi-Systems Development and Sustainability 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). 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.

• 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.

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

For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

Permits attendance at school during off hours. Permits working at another job during off hours.

• Community Outreach
• Hunger
• Education
• Community and Economic Development
• Health
• Public Health
• Ameri Corps

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

Program Type: Ameri Corps 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

Tina Coleman
4261 Fulton Pkwy
Cleveland OH 44144

tina.colemano.gov