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Portage JFS Open Interviews

Hiring for Multiple Open Positions including Eligibility Specialist and Social Service Worker 3
Event Date: 
Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

an image of Portage County Job & Family Services logo

449 South Meridian St.

Ravenna, OH  44266

Kellijo Jeffries, PhD, MSW, LSW

Director

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE            Contact: Sarah Taylor, Public Information Officer

June 2, 2022                                                            (330) 357-7190 | Sarah.Taylor2@jfs.ohio.gov

 

Portage County Job & Family Services Invites Applicants to OPEN INTERVIEW DAY on June 16 

RAVENNA, OHIO – Portage County Job & Family Services (JFS) will be holding OPEN INTERVIEWS for multiple positions including Eligibility Specialist and Social Service Worker 3 on Thursday, June 16, 2022, between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the agency’s OhioMeansJobs Center, 253 S. Chestnut St. in Ravenna. 

The open interview day is intended to be a one-stop shop that will fast track hiring as the agency works to restore staffing levels that have suffered due to the pandemic and other issues. There are nine (9) vacancies for Eligibility Specialist, seven (7) vacancies for Social Service Worker 3, and three (3) vacancies for Social Service Worker 3 at the agency’s Group Home, one of them being part-time. 

  • The Eligibility Specialist assists individuals and families, determining whether they qualify for programs that offer subsidized childcare, food, cash, and medical assistance.  
  • The Social Service Worker 3 assesses reports of child abuse and neglect to determine whether a child is at risk and protective services are needed.  
  • The Social Service Worker 3 – Group Home oversees implementation of the Child Service Plan for children residing in the agency’s group home. 

Applicants can find more information about the positions and the county application form at Job Opportunities | Portage County OH (portagecounty-oh.gov). County employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year, earn sick leave and paid time off, are eligible for wellness incentive and employee assistance programs, a low deductible health plan and the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

Applicants with appropriate qualifications may be offered jobs on the spot and can expect to be fingerprinted and undergo a background check. They should plan to bring appropriate documentation, including driver’s license, social security card and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Questions can be directed to Portage JFS Human Resources Generalist Kristin Hopper, Kristin.Hopper@jfs.ohio.gov, (330) 297-6014.