DEFIANCE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· 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

· Defiance County Victims Assistance – Victim Advocate/Office Manager

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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Victim Advocate / Office Manager

Full-Time Position | Defiance County, Ohio

Defiance County Victims Assistance and Sarah’s House are seeking a full-time Victim Advocate / Office Manager to support victims and families while helping secure program funding, communicate with the community, and maintain accurate fiscal paperwork.

About the position

Based at Sarah’s House, this role combines victim advocacy with grant writing and reporting, agency communications, social media, community outreach, program data, and weekly voucher and deposit paperwork. The position reports to the Director of Defiance County Victims Assistance and works with agency staff and community partners.

Key responsibilities

· Provide trauma-informed advocacy, crisis response, referrals, court-system navigation, victim rights information, and Crime Victim Compensation assistance; participate in the on-call rotation as assigned.

· Research grant opportunities; prepare applications and reports; track deadlines, outcomes, and compliance documentation.

· Draft and edit agency communications, educational materials, and public-facing content; maintain approved social media accounts and support community outreach.

· Maintain accurate, confidential program data and assist with reporting, presentations, and community education.

· Prepare weekly vouchers and submit them to the Defiance County Auditor’s Office; monitor pay-ins and prepare deposit paperwork for incoming funds.

· Backup Child Forensic Interviewer for children who have been abused or neglected

Qualifications

· Excellent writing, editing, communication, organization, and attention to detail.

· Ability to manage deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and work independently and collaboratively.

· Knowledge of victim advocacy and trauma-informed practices; familiarity with social media and digital communications.

· Experience in grant writing, finance, communications, nonprofit or government programs, child welfare, criminal justice, or a related field is preferred.

Work requirements

Participation in an assigned 24/7 on-call rotation, occasional evening or weekend work, and travel to courts, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, or community locations may be required. The role involves exposure to sensitive information and traumatic events.

How to apply

Please send resume and letter of interest to mwhite@defiancecoprosecutor.com

Deadline: Until position is filled

Defiance County Victims Assistance and Sarah’s House provide professional, compassionate, and confidential services to victims and families.