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Gallia County Employee Application
2020 YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
Gallia County DJFS (OhioMeansJobs Gallia County) is searching for low income young adults ages 18-24 to participate in the 2020 TANF Summer Youth Employment Program.
Gallia County DJFS announces availability of TANF funding to support a TANF Summer Youth Program for 2020. With these funds the Gallia County DJFS will allow low income TANF eligible Gallia youth to gain valuable work experience while earning a paycheck to help meet basic needs. Summer employment programs offer the opportunity for youth to develop a work history and have a current reference from an employer. Youth will also receive soft skill training such as how to make a resume, interview tips, how to search for a job on OhioMeansJobs.com.
The persons that MAY qualify are:
- Youth ages 18-24 as long as they are in a needy family that also has a minor child; or
- Youth age 18 in a needy family and is a full-time student in secondary school; or
- Youth ages 18-24 that have a minor child and are considered needy.
- The youth served may be non-custodial parents as long as they are considered needy and have a minor child. Needy is not specifically defined by state or federal regulation but may be no greater than income at 200% of the federal poverty level.
- Youth in a foster care setting at age 18 if they are a full-time student in a secondary schooi may be served under the TANF Summer Youth Employment Program.
Eligibility will also be determined by past performance and attendance in the Summer Youth Program and interview.
All applications must include:
- Proof of ALL household income for the last 30 days,
- Driver's license or state ID,
- Birth certificate and social security card
- HS diploma or GED
- Please make sure you have good phone numbers or numbers to leave messages for us to contact you about eligibility, interviews.
- Each applicant will be notified of an assessment phone appointment. This is necessary for eligibility.
For application and more please click following link. Application
Email notification of interest by 5:00 PM on June 2, 2020.
Two (2) Full-Time Case Worker Positions
Gallia County Children Services is presently accepting résumés in consideration for two full-time caseworker positions currently available at the agency.
One of the casework positions will be as a Child Protective Services worker, whose role would primarily be to investigate reports of abuse/neglect regarding children in Gallia County.
The other casework position will be a Foster Care and Adoption worker. This position will be primarily responsible for working with children in foster placements, recruiting and working with foster parents, arranging and supervising visitations, and working on adoption services as required.
It is expected that the employees will have frequent interaction with the general public, clients and their families, law enforcement, State and local child support agencies, State agencies and departments, the judicial system, and other social service agencies and professionals.
This posting is for a full-time, forty-hour week position and provides fringe benefits—including life, health, dental, & vision insurance, paid vacation, personal days, accrued sick leave, and retirement. The starting pay rate will be $16.30 an hour.
Ideally, the successful applicant should have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a Human/Social Services related field. A LSW is preferred.
If interested, please send your résumé and cover letter to GCCS Director Russ Moore at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail/drop off to Gallia Co. Children Services, 83 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631.
Specific questions about the positions can be directed to Russ Moore by calling 740-446-7208.
The full position descriptions can be viewed at:
Protective Services Worker
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mA_l-G16jC6kiWo94wyIxHp1j3_eJ8ed9uOEZ2b7WhI/edit?usp=sharing
Foster Care and Adoption Worker
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AacyqBh4qrXiEZDx5oYZPuoxPA_sHd7qvH5KVP6Qfzw/edit?usp=sharing
DISASTER NATION DISLOCATED WORKER GRANT TEMPORARY POSITIONS
Gallia County has received a National Emergency Grant for clean-up and debris removal of public lands, resulting from the heavy rains and flooding from spring 2018. This grant allows for the hiring of temporary workers for the purpose. Please do not call or stop in to ask about your applications status. You will receive a letter with the next step or if you are not eligible for the program.
Please click the link below for the application and more information regarding the program.