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Interested in SEP? The Subsidized Employment Program is designed to assist the employer in defraying the cost of hiring and providing training to a new employee.

SCJFS wants to help residents return to work and keep their employment as the economy begins to turn around.

The next time that you need to increase your workforce, please call us.

Our staff is available to you Monday thru Friday 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Call: SCJFS Job Developer Penny Cook 330-451-8482 or SCJFS Work Experience Site Coordinator Vicki Picone 330-451-8425 J.O.B.S. Job Opportunities & Basic Skills 221 3rd Street S.E. Canton, OH 44702

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Job & Family Services Children Services Division 300 Market Ave. North Canton, OH 44702 Child Abuse/Neglect Report Line: (330)455-KIDS Foster/Adopt: (330)451-8789

Subsidized Employment Program Employer Subsidy Program for 2013

Child Support Division 122 Cleveland Ave. N.W. P.O. Box 21337 Canton, OH 44701 Customer Service: (330)451-8930 Payment information: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ocs

Human Services Division 221 3rd Street S.E. Canton, OH 44702 Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Customer Service: (330)451-8861 Customer Service e-mail:

stark_csc@odjfs.state.oh.us

New Applications: (330)451-8500 JOBS/Child Care: (330)452-4661 SCJFS Mailing Address & Executive Offices 221 3rd Street S.E. Canton, OH 44702 (330)452-4661

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How Does SEP Work?

The employer will receive a monthly subsidy of $700 for hiring a full-time employee - 30 or more hours per week.

The employer will receive a monthly subsidy of $400 per month for hiring a part-time employee - minimum of 20 hours per week and less than 30 hours per week.

The participant must work a minimum of two weeks in a month for an employer to receive a subsidy for that month.

The program is limited to six months and ends September 30, 2013 or as until funding is no longer available.

By Subsidizing Salaries, SEP Employers Can: • Increase company’s workforce • Hire and train the subsidized employee at a reduced cost to the company

Who is Eligible?

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The following criteria must be met to be eligible: • The job must be permanent full-time or part-time employment.

• The participant must be TANF eligible.* • The participant shall be paid the same rate as other employees doing similar work.

• The participant shall be entitled to the same employment benefits as other regular employees of the employer.

• SCJFS, employer and participant shall enter into a written contract.

SEP is an excellent opportunity for Stark County Job and Family Services and the employers of Stark County to train and build a strong workforce.

*To be eligible, the hired individual must have income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level and have a minor child. A non-custodial parent can also be eligible with the same income criteria.

“A bright idea for growing your company” Participants in SEP will not be placed with an employer if...

• There is a labor dispute.

• Their assignment would result in the displacement of regular employees.