Meetings & Schedule
2nd & 4th Mondays of each Month
7:30 to 9:00pm
Currently Meeting Virtually in Zoom Meetings
Zoom Meeting Link:
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT MEETING
Monday, April 22, 2024
7:30 – 9:00pm ET
[online meeting room will open at 7:15pm]
North Coast Job Seekers Meeting
Ohio Dept. of Job & Family Services
Support Services for Job Seekers
Speaker: Russell Sheeler
Russell Sheeler, Community Program Supervisor for the Family and Adults Services Division, Summit County Department of Job and Family Services.
The Ohio Department of Job & Family Services is a partner with programs like OhioMeansJobs in a web of support services. This public service, however, can assist in finding support for many of the stressors that employment transition brings. Russell and other professionals are skilled in helping Ohioans find resources for everything from unemployment benefits to medical care to child care to help with food insecurity and much more. In this presentation, Russell will provide an overview of the Department of Job and Family Services and the various support programs offered by the department.
Russell Sheeler began his public service career in 2013 as a case manager with the Summit County Department of Job and Family Services. He is currently the Community Program Supervisor for the Family and Adults Services Division, a position he has held for eight years. Russell manages a staff of ten to fifteen individuals who determine eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and Medicaid. Russell is responsible for managing the Outreach department and has several workers stationed throughout Summit County. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree in integrated social studies with a minor in sociology from Kent State University.
Use this link to join our virtual
meetings with video
from your computer, tablet, or smartphone:
NCJS ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION
see information below about downloading Zoom app/program
it is NOT required to download the app -- Zoom can run from your browser
Or dial in using your phone:
NCJS ZOOM MEETING ONE-TAP PHONE CONNECTION
or dial manually:
(646) 558-8656 Access Code:
8197-6352-173#
ONLINE MEETINGS ON ZOOM PLATFORM
Beginning with our April 26, 2021 meeting we transitioned to Zoom (from GoToMeeting). Several features available in Zoom will add value to our meetings, particularly breakout rooms, in-meeting polls, and a slightly easier user interface. If you need help with Zoom, we have a few steps below or you can find many very helpful video tutorials online. We look forward to the new platform as we see our online meetings continuing in the foreseeable future.
SEE GETTING STARTED HELP AND TUTORIALS BELOW
Is it necessary to sign up in advance to come to a NCJS meeting?
Definitely not. Everyone is welcome. See our schedule of upcoming meetings here on the website and sign up for our e-Connect email newsletter
to stay informed. Join us!
NCJS Online Meetings
North Coast Job Seeker meetings are held online during this season of social distancing. Using a secure platform, our meetings continue virtually.
Using the familiar video conferencing platform, Zoom, we are continuing our most important NCJS services: Meeting "face-to-face" for networking, job search support, and presentations to assist professionals in transition. While not the same as "being there" with the group, these virtual meetings are a helpful time of connecting and networking. They also serve as good training ground for virtual interviews!
How to prepare for NCJS Virtual meetings:
NCJS Getting Started with Zoom Tutorial
This tutorial can help walk you through the steps of using Zoom for our
NCJS meetings. Topics in the tutorial include a general overview, how to connect
if you already use Zoom, how to download and install Zoom, and how to use Zoom
using your web browser without installing the Zoom app.
Suggestions for Networking Between Meetings
Even during this pandemic, job search work does not take a pause. We have several recommendations and ways that NCJS can continue to support your job search networking and efforts:
We are committed to supporting you in whatever ways we can. We commit to keeping you informed of changes and updates to our scheduled events. Please be safe, smart, and help others do the same.
-- North Coast Job Seekers Advisory Board