Individuals eligible for receiving services from
or benefiting from programs funded by or through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), are protected by
various laws, regulations, rules and policies against unlawful
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, age,
gender, sexual orientation and national origin.
The
Civil
Rights program provides technical assistance on civil rights issues
and ensures that all the functions, services and programs administered
by ODJFS are carried out in compliance with the state and federal civil
rights laws. This includes,
but is not limited to ensuring compliance with Title VI and Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Multi-Ethnic Placement
Act (MEPA), and the civil rights laws of Ohio.
The program is also responsible for monitoring accessibility and
overseeing accommodation requests for persons with disabilities.
Limited
English Proficiency (LEP) ensures that
persons who have a limited English proficiency are protected against
discrimination based on national origin.
Accommodations may include providing qualified interpreters,
language cards/lines, and oral translation or written translation of
documents.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER The Holmes County Department of
Job and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin,
religion or disability. Applicants
who require reasonable accommodations may request them prior to their
interview.
This page has been provided for informational purposes only.
