Annual Training Conference
Save the Dates: May 8-9, 2025
Hyatt Regency Columbus
General Information
Who Should Attend?
Keynote Speaker
Training Tracks
Adult Protective Services Scholarships
Volunteers
About the Event App
Downloading the Event App
Early Onsite Registration
Provided Meals
Dress Code
Pre-Conference Membership Meeting
Cancellation Policy
Who Should Attend?
The conference welcomes participation from various agencies beyond county job and family services. Standalone children services, child support, workforce agencies, and other community partners are encouraged to attend. For registration details, please visit the 'Registration' tab or go to ojfsda.org/register.
2024 Keynote Speaker
We are excited to welcome Matt Selker to the conference to provide the opening keynote address. Matt is an organizational leader and scholar-practitioner in the space of organizational performance and leadership development. His passion is for developing managers and leaders at all levels, as doing so fulfills his personal and professional mission of helping others achieve their best self through the use of science, experiences, and conversations.
In 2021, after the diagnosis of, radiation to treat, and recovery from an aggressive form of thyroid cancer which eventually spread to his voice box, Matt received a voice prosthesis implant ensuring he could return to doing what he loves. He continues to demonstrate that a disability is not an identity, but rather a unique lens through which to view the world.
Modern to Post-Modern Leadership: Discovering the Difference
How we lead people has changed dramatically in the last two decades. Today, organizations - and the people within them - are opportunities to be harnessed rather than problems to solve.
In this keynote, Matt Selker, MPA will discuss these different styles of leadership, sharing the results of his lived experiences and observations working with supervisors, managers, and leaders across Ohio's county JFS organizations. His practical tips will help us discover that we can all be effective leaders.
Dependable Training Tracks
Alongside an inspiring opening keynote, the conference features more than 55 breakout sessions covering a wide range of training areas. These sessions are led by experts in program development, policy implementation, and key issues. Topics include competency and professional development, fiscal management, workforce strategies, public assistance programs, Medicaid initiatives, human resources practices, management and supervision techniques, and adult protective services.
2024 Adult Protective Services Scholarships
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Adult Protective Services section is the proud sponsor of this year’s APS training track of six comprehensive sessions and offering corresponding training certificates that fulfill APS state training requirements.
To encourage attendance, ODJFS is offering scholarships for county APS staff to attend one or both days of the conference. To be eligible, the attendee must register to attend all APS sessions for the days they attend the conference (3 sessions for one day or 6 sessions for two days).
Information regarding scholarship eligibility, and how to register for the conference once granted a scholarship, is being made available by ODJFS. To find out more, please contact the ODJFS APS section via email at APS_mailbox@jfs.ohio.gov.
Volunteers
The conference would not be possible without our resolute volunteers acting in the role of session volunteers and monitors to ensure sessions run smoothly and a small token of our appreciation is given to each confirmed volunteer.
Volunteers are asked to pick up a packet of information before their session starts and read a brief script to begin the session. Monitors provide additional support, especially in larger session rooms, and could be asked to take on the role of volunteer if needed. Every effort is made to assign volunteers and monitors to sessions they registered for.
Those who have not volunteered at a previous conference are required to join a brief virtual orientation April 30 from 10-10:30AM to familiarize them with their role and responsibilities.
Check the box at the bottom of your registration form if we can count on you to join us!
About the Event App
The Results@Hand ConferenceBeat Event app serves as the conference's information hub before, during, and after the event. Onsite, attendees must rely almost exclusively on the app, which replaces a printed program, and are encouraged to explore the platform in advance to acquaint themselves with its functionality.
Within the app registered attendees will find most importantly:
- Their personalized session schedule and room locations
- Venue maps
- Handouts
- FAQs
App access is granted on a rolling basis to registered attendees only starting the week of April 1, 2024.
2024 attendee app access will end Monday, June 10.
Downloading the Event App
To help ensure everyone's Wi-Fi connections are the best they can be, download the app prior to your arrival.
- Search for the R@H ConferenceBeat Event App in your app store
- To receive push notifications, allow notifications if prompted
- Locate and select 2024 OJFSDA Annual Training Conference from the Current Events list
- Tap Go to Event below the event details
- Click the Sign In icon
- Enter the Email address used during registration
- Enter Passcode Discover2024
Early Onsite Registration
Beat the registration rush and skip the line by checking in before the conference begins from 3-6PM on Wednesday, May 8 in the Hayes Foyer of the Hyatt Regency. Event registration opens at 7:30AM Thursday, May 9 and 7:15AM Friday, May 10.
Provided Meals
On Thursday, May 9 morning beverage service and an afternoon refreshment break, including snacks and a variety of hot and cold beverages, will be served. Lunch is not provided and is on your own. The agenda has a built in 1.5-hour break to allow attendees to grab lunch from area restaurants in addition to the Convention Center's food court, where they can expect to encounter long lines.
On Friday, May 10 breakfast and morning beverage service, including a variety of hot and cold beverages, will be served. As the conference concludes in the early afternoon, no additional food or beverage service will be provided.
Recommended Attire
The dress code for both days is business casual. Though we do our best to maintain a comfortable temperature in session rooms, we advise dressing in layers for your personal comfort.
Pre-Conference Membership Meeting – Association Members Only
On Wednesday ahead of the conference kickoff Thursday, the association will host its quarterly General Session. This required registration is separate from conference registration and is intended for county JFS agency Executive Directors and/or members of their leadership teams if they choose as is true for the March, September, and December meetings.
When: May 7, 2025
Where: Hyatt Regency Columbus
Room: Fairfield
Time: 12PM buffet lunch, 12:30PM agenda start
Cancellation Policy
Request for cancellation must be made in writing via email to Becca Krelko, Conference Coordinator, by the following refund dates. Cancellations by phone will not be accepted.
- 100% refund for cancellations received by April 10, 2025.
- 50% refund for cancellations received by April 24, 2025.
- 0% refund for cancellations received after April 24, 2025; a replacement will be accepted but no refunds will be issued.
If payment is by invoice after the conference, any outstanding balance will be invoiced based on the cancellation date. Registration fees for no-shows are non-refundable and cannot be waived. Multiple registrations will result in charges for each registration.
For 'Pay by Check via Mail' payments, county agencies/organizations are responsible for fees regardless of attendance. It is the registrant's responsibility to cancel their registration in accordance with this policy.
Questions?
Contact Conference Coordinator Becca Krelko at rkrelko@ojfsda.org or call our office at (614) 221-3688.
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Agenda
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Download the session grid overview (above) or session descriptions (below).
Ask The Fiscal Expert
Some of the most common questions are around fiscal and monitoring. What’s not always easy? Finding the right question to ask. Adding to the challenge? The fact that the answers we sometimes receive to the same question can vary depending on who, what, where, when, and how we ask the question.
To put faces with emails and voices on the phone, the Bureau of County Finance and Technical Assistance and Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services will be staffing tables during the conference offering a more informal opportunity to discuss matters big or small. Even if you don’t have any burning questions, stop by and say hi and introduce yourself!
ODM County Engagement Team
Ever found yourself sitting at your desk wondering about where a process came from and why you are doing it? Or wondering if your county's approach aligns with others? Here's your golden chance to get those questions answered!
Visit the Ohio Department of Medicaid's county engagement team during the conference to confer directly with your county engagement managers. This is an opportunity to ask questions about county business processes, share your thoughts, and gain insights. ODM's expert team is ready and eager to address your queries, discuss solutions, and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Breakout Sessions
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Breakout Sessions
Friday, May 10, 2024
Registration
Payment may be made pre-event by credit card or post-event by invoice. If paying by invoice, ensure your employer is accurately recorded during registration or account creation. Avoid abbreviations and review all auto populated information.
If registering on behalf of another, ensure their contact information is provided on the registration form or they will not receive conference-related information nor have access the event app. To update your contact information, email Becca Krelko.
For those preferring to submit registrations in bulk, an internal collection form is available for download to gather necessary registration details from individual registrants. Do not return completed forms to OJFSDA.
To register multiple attendees at once, enter the first attendee's information and session selections, then click 'Register Another Person' at the bottom of the screen for each subsequent registrant.
If using your credentials to log in but not attending, delete the auto-populated information upon logging in and instead enter details for the person you are registering.
Those who register more than once will be charged for EACH existing registration.
To avoid duplicate fees, modification requests should be directed to rkrelko@ojfsda.org.
2024 Registration Rates
Early Bird 2-Day Registration: $350
February 26, 2024 - April 12, 2024
2-Day Registration (pre-event): $400
April 13, 2024 - April 26, 2024
2-Day Registration (onsite): $425
May 9, 2024
1-Day Registration (pre-event): $275
February 26, 2024 - April 26, 2024
1-Day Registration (onsite): $300
May 9, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Speaker 1-Day Registration: $0
February 26, 2024 - April 26, 2024
Speaker 2-Day Registration: $225
February 26, 2024 - April 26, 2024
OJFSDA Member Agencies 2 Complementary Registrations: $0
Applied to Highest-Rate Registrations After the Event
Support The Conference
The OJFSDA Annual Training Conference plays a crucial role in Ohio’s human services system, offering a vital platform for professionals in job and family services to navigate the complexities of their evolving field. Through a blend of presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference aims to empower attendees with practical knowledge and connections that strengthen their impact in their community.
With over 1000 attendees, this two-day event stands as the largest of its kind in the state, fostering a rich environment for learning, collaboration, and innovation.
To be added to the distribution list for invitations to support the conference when registration opens annually in January, or if you have ideas for sponsorship opportunities not listed, email Conference Coordinator, Becca Krelko at rkrelko@ojfsda.org.
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Hotels & Parking
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Hyatt Regency Columbus
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center
Association Managed Hotel Accommodations
Parking
View nearby parking options.
2024 Hyatt parking rates have increased to $43/night, $25/day for valet and $25 to self-park overnight at the Chestnut Street Garage.
BOOK EARLY, ALL RESERVATIONS BASED ON AVAILABILITY.
Hyatt Regency Columbus (Event Venue)
350 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
A block of rooms is available at the Hyatt Regency Columbus starting at $176 per night plus applicable taxes. Those who make reservations in this block receive a 20% discount on valet ($43 overnight, $25 daily) or self-parking at the Chestnut Street Garage ($25 overnight).
Reserve your room at the Hyatt Regency Columbus by Friday, April 19, 2024.
Sonesta Columbus Downtown (Across from Event Venue)
33 East Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215
A block of rooms is available at Sonesta Columbus Downtown starting at $122 per night plus applicable taxes. Those who reserve rooms in this block may valet park for $42 per night or $20 per day or self-park at a nearby garage at varying rates.
Reserve your room at Sonesta Columbus Downtown by Friday, April 12, 2024.
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Convention Center (Next to Event Venue)
88 East Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43215
A small block of rooms is available at Drury Inn & Suites starting at $122 per night plus applicable taxes. Those who reserve rooms in this block may utilize the Drury's on-site covered parking for $19 per spot per day or self-park at a nearby garage at varying rates.
This block is not eligible for association managed hotel accommodations and must be paid by credit card.
Reserve your room at Drury Inn & Suites by Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Association Managed Hotel Accommodations
Request for OJFSDA to make and manage single or bulk room reservations on your behalf
All requests should be submitted via email to Becca Krelko, Conference Coordinator, at rkrelko@ojfsda.org by the respective cutoff date. Charges for room rates, applicable taxes, and valet parking (or self-parking at the Chestnut Street Garage for the Hyatt only) will be billed to the association's master account and invoiced to the county agency or organization with registration fees after the conference.
To make a reservation request, download the request form for the HYATT or SONESTA and return as an Excel file.
