Allen County Job & Family Services offers internships that provide a hands-on training experience throughout the various departments of the Agency. \u00a0Interns will work directly with our team to understand the various programs and everyday operations of the Agency. They will have the opportunity to develop stronger organizational, communication and time management skills.<\/p>\n
Departments:
\u2022 Income Maintenance
\u2022 OhioMeansJobs \u00a0
\u2022 Investigations & Adult Protective Services\u00a0
\u2022 Social Services<\/p>\n
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Flexible)<\/p>\n
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour based on level of education<\/p>\n
Expected Internship Duration: 6 months (may be renewed as appropriate) Regular\/ Predictable attendance is necessary<\/p>\n
This paid internship is a planned and structured work experience that provides youth various opportunities for career exploration and skill development. Individual must meet youth program eligibility requirements for this funded internship\/learning opportunity; youth program ages are 18-24years old. Applicants will be screened for youth program eligibility.<\/p>\n
Income Maintenance Intern:\u00a0
\u2022 Serves as intern for public assistance program departments (food assistance, cash assistance, medical, etc) \u00a0
\u2022 Provide exceptional customer service \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Assists clients by providing information concerning Public Assistance programs \u00a0 \u00a0
\u2022 Refers clients to appropriate office or unit \u00a0 \u00a0
\u2022 Answers phones and returns customer inquiry phone calls \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Connects callers with appropriate staff \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Processes Agency mail for delivery to Post Office \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Assures appropriate postage \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Scans documents into the Agency document imaging system \u00a0\u00a0
\u2022 Completes routine paperwork, general clerical duties and other duties as assigned (e.g. light typing, data retrieval from PC, etc.) \u00a0 \u00a0
\u2022 Copies, assembles and prints Agency documents and information packets \u00a0<\/p>\n
OhioMeansJobs Intern
\u2022 Assisting with job postings on all relevant platforms
\u2022 Acting as the front-line contact person for applicants
\u2022 Scheduling interviews
\u2022 Managing applicant documentation
\u2022 Assisting with office administration
\u2022 Scanning of confidential client documents<\/p>\n
Investigations & Adult Protective Services Intern:
\u2022 Assist in obtaining computer matches in system to verify employment, earned income, and unearned income
\u2022 Prepare and send subpoenas to places of employment
\u2022 Process and prepare mail for agency purposes
\u2022 Prepare overpayment letters to be sent out
\u2022 Conduct address verification\u00a0
\u2022 Complete routine paperwork, clerical duties and other duties assigned
\u2022 Scan in documents to keep system updated
\u2022 Assist investigations unit on daily basis<\/p>\n
Social Services Intern:\u00a0
\u2022 Serves as an intern for Social Service programs \u00a0(Non-Emergency Transportation, Publicly Funded Child Care)\u00a0
\u2022 Assists with necessary paperwork and data entry on clients
\u2022 Provide exceptional customer service
\u2022 Assess client needs and make appropriate referrals to the correct unit
\u2022 Maintains detailed and accurate records\u00a0
\u2022 General clerical duties and other duties as assigned \u00a0<\/p>\n
The Agency Intern should possess the following skills, attributes, and qualifications:
\u2022 Currently in final year of post-secondary education, pursuing a degree in business, HR, marketing, or related field, OR a recent graduate
\u2022 Exceptional computer skills
\u2022 Strong administrative and document management skills
\u2022 Excellent written and verbal communication
\u2022 Willingness to learn
\u2022 Ability to multitask\u00a0
\u2022 Ability to meet deadlines
\u2022 Enthusiasm and a capacity for hard work<\/p>\n
To learn more about Allen County Job and Family Services, please visit our website at\u202fwww.acjfs.org.
Watch this YouTube video: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3aguenKEHjU<\/p>\n
To Apply: Email resume to Zach.Ellsworth@jfs.ohio.gov with “Agency Intern” in the subject line.<\/p>\n
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