DEFIANCE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director

· Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of DD - Classroom Aide

· Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of DD - Custodian/Maintenance

· Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of DD - School Bus Driver

· Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of DD - Caseworker – Service and Support Administrator

County Application for employment

CLASSROOM AIDE:

Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications for a Teacher's Aide.  Job duties will include:  Assisting in implementing lessons and/or behavior programs consistent with the objectives of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) under the direction of the Teacher

To apply please email resume to lzartman@defiancedd.org.  To see full job description please visit our website at https://www.defiancedd.org/employment-opportunities/

Expiration Date:  November 6, 2026

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CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE:

Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications for a Custodian/Maintenance position.  Job duties will include:  custodial duties involved in maintaining a clean building. Duties include, but not limited to, scrubbing, mopping, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning windows, fixtures, walls, toilets, restrooms, drinking fountains and furniture; snow removal and mowing lawn

To apply please email resume to lzartman@defiancedd.org.  To see full job description please visit our website at https://www.defiancedd.org/employment-opportunities/

 Expiration Date:  November 6, 2026

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SCHOOL BUS DRIVER:

Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications for a School Bus Driver.  Job duties will include: School Bus operation for morning and after-school routes, following IEP guidelines for students, and overall safety, control and order at all times while driving the bus.

To apply please email resume to lzartman@defiancedd.org.  To see full job description please visit our website at https://www.defiancedd.org/employment-opportunities/

 Expiration Date:  November 6, 2026

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CASEWORKER - SERVICE AND SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR:

Good Samaritan School/Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities is accepting applications for a Service and Support Administrator (SSA - Caseworker).  Job duties will include: Serving as a primary point of contact for any individual receiving services, assessment of individual needs, determining eligibility for services, and budgeting for individual services.

To apply please email resume to lzartman@defiancedd.org.  To see full job description please visit our website at https://www.defiancedd.org/employment-opportunities/

 Expiration Date: November 6, 2026

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Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County, Ohio, is accepting applications for the position of Defiance County Emergency Management Agency Director. This position is a full-time position, Monday – Friday with on-call responsibilities. Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays, eligible for County health insurance, and earn vacation time. All County employees are participants in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

The primary objective of this position, under the general direction of the Board of County Commissioners, and direct supervision of the County Administrator, is to build local capabilities and direct preparedness, prevention, response recovery and mitigation activities with state, regional and local partners for the occurrence of natural and man-made emergencies and disasters.

Applicants must have experience in administration and management of programs and travel as needed for required training, certifications, and mandatory meetings. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have excellent public relations and customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task and stay calm during times of high stress. Must have possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00 per hour.

Application forms are available at the Commissioners’ Office, 25600 Elliott Road, Defiance, OH from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and at www.defiance-county.com. Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026. Submit completed application and resume to:

Sherry Carnahan

c/o Defiance County Commissioners

P.O. Box 8

25600 Elliott Road

Defiance, OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer