Job Services

This is a mandatory work and training program for recipients of Ohio Works First (OWF) cash assistance and Food Stamps (FS).  The goal of the program is to enhance self-sufficiency through work experience, education, and training to help individuals gain and retain employment.

The program offers the following:

• Assessment of client interests, skills and abilities by identifying barriers to employment and establishing a plan of action to achieve goals
• Work Experience Program
• Information on education and training available
• Assistance with substance abuse and other personal barriers
• Child Care - provide subsidy for working families and recruit, train, and certify providers
• LEAP Program - OWF recipients under the age of 20 without a high school diploma are offered incentives to attend school.
• Job Search -- attitude adjustment, resume development, interviewing and telephone skills, as well as working with a job developer, and job coach to find employment
• Employers may receive tax credit and other funding for hiring recipients

Job Services
619 West Marion Road
Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

(419) 947-9111
(800) 668-6458 Toll Free
(419) 947-9115 FAX