DEFIANCE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

· Defiance County Child Support Enforcement Agency – Staff Attorney

· Defiance County Senior Services – Transportation Driver

· Defiance County Senior Services – Nutrition Driver

Defiance County Child Support Enforcement Agency – Staff Attorney

The Candidate will serve as Staff Attorney: Provides legal services for the Child Support Enforcement Agency which include but are not limited to the following: conducts legal research and renders legal opinions; reviews support cases and determines appropriate action; prepares complaints, petitions, motions, affidavits, pleadings, briefs, judgment entries and other legal documents when required; and represents Defiance County CSEA in judicial proceedings of the same. Conducts hearings regarding the establishment of paternity and child support obligations, mistake of fact objections, contempt/show cause hearings, and review and adjustment of support orders in accordance with applicable state statutes and policies; and prepares necessary administrative recommendations and related documents. Answers inquiries from agency staff, the public, and consumers as permitted by state and federal law. Maintains statistics and prepares necessary reports when required; develops and administers special programs and projects; regularly reviews CSEA procedures and practices as well as the Child Support Program Manual developed by the OCS (Office of Child Support), and other applicable state and federal statutes and regulations related to, but not limited to, assigned duties; ensures that all new clearances sent by the OCS are reviewed and commented on in a timely manner; and consistently updates the Defiance County CSEA Policy and Procedure Manual to reflect new procedures and policies due to a change of state and federal laws. Attends and participates in all mandatory meetings, training sessions, or classes. The candidate will also carry oneself in a professional manner.

The candidate must possess a valid Operator’s License and be in good standing of the same.

The candidate must possess knowledge of investigation and interviewing techniques; courtroom procedures; civil procedure; family law; rules of evidence; records preparation and management; human relations; bankruptcy law; liens, military pay and/or retirement benefits and social security pay/benefits.

Successful performance in this position requires skills and abilities that include excellent oral and written communication skills; a high level of organization with the ability to prioritize and multi-task job duties; and the ability to utilize agency computer systems (e.g., SETS, EDMS and MS Office).

Applications are available at the Child Support Enforcement Agency’s office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, and at www.defiance-county.com. Applications, along with a cover letter and resume, must be submitted by Friday, February 12, 2021 to:

Connie Bostelman – Director

c/o Defiance County Child Support Enforcement Agency

1300 E 2^nd Street – Suite 204

Defiance, Ohio 43512

Or, email the requested information to: defcsea@jfs.ohio.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Senior Services – Variable Hour Transportation Driver

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County is accepting applications for the position of a part-time driver (3-4 days a week) at Defiance County Senior Services. This position requires transporting senior adults through the Defiance County Senior Services Transportation Program Monday through Friday. Applicants must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license, proof of insurance and an acceptable driving record. Starting pay is $10.23 per hour.

Applications are available at both Defiance County Senior Services locations – 140 East Broadway Street in Defiance and 708 East High Street in Hicksville.

Applications are also online at www.defiance-county.com. Applications will be accepted until job position is filled.

Please submit completed applications to:

Amy Francis, Director

Defiance County Senior Services

140 East Broadway, Defiance OH 43512

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Defiance County Senior Services – Variable Hour Nutrition Driver

The Board of Commissioners of Defiance County is accepting applications for the position of a part-time Meals on Wheels delivery driver at Defiance County Senior Services. This position requires transporting Defiance County Senior Services meals

Monday through Friday, approximately 5 ½ hours per day.