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Defiance County Board of DD
95 Island Park Ave. Defiance, OH 43512
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities has
a strong community presence and has earned overwhelming
support in its efforts to enhance the lives of individuals with
developmental disabilities. By encouraging the use of existing
services and natural supports the board strives to allocate its
available resources in the most efficient and effective manner
in keeping with the community values.
Now the Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities
is seeking a proven leader with an established record of
innovation, management and communication skills and vision
for the future to become their next Superintendent.
The ideal candidate will exhibit the ability to work
collaboratively and communicate effectively with Board
members, individuals eligible for services and their families,
employees, providers, advocates and the Defiance County
community at large. The board desires a collegial leader with
proven fiscal understanding, creativity, strategic thinking skills
and political savvy. Preference will be given to candidates with
experience in home and community based services, levy
campaigns, and a commitment to community involvement.
Ideally the board would like the perfect candidate to be
prepared to assume the responsibilities beginning the week of
January 5, 2014.
Contract terms including salary and benefits will be negotiated
and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Defiance County Board of DD Superintendent SearchPrimary Superintendent Duties
• Responsible for the administration and operation of the Defiance CBDD.
• Responsible for implementation of the strategic plan; development and
implementation of the annual plan and medicaid services plan adopted by the
Board.
• Recommend policies to the Board that will increase the effectiveness of programs
and services.
• Approve all personnel actions for positions approved by the Board.
• Approve contracts of employment for management employees that are for a term of
one year or less.
• Provide consultation to Public Agencies, including other CBDD and to individuals,
agencies, or organizations providing services to the CBDD.
• Develop, implement and maintain a positive public relations program; be actively
involved in appropriate associations and State agencies.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals served, families, elected
public officials, providers and civic organizations.
• Ensure procedures are implemented and adhered to that clearly and transparently
demonstrate the CBDD is a good steward of tax payer dollars.
∗ At the time of employment the selected candidate must possess a
valid County Board of Developmental Disabilities Certification
issued by The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.
Candidates who do not hold a current certificate should refer to
Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-5-03 Superintendent
Certification Standards to determine if he or she meets the
criteria for certification.
Defiance County Board of DD Superintendent SearchI NDIVIDUALS S ERVED
Children (Early Intervention) 30
Children (Preschool) 21+16 typically developing
Children (School) 35
Bridges 20
Community Employment 13
Adult Services 86
Service and Supports 115*
Local Residential Services 30*
Waiver Services-IO 40*
Waiver Services-Level 1 34*
Waiver Services-Transition 6*
*denotes individuals who may also be counted in other categories
Program Description
The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities provides both center
based and “home” based early intervention services which includes service
coordination as part of the Help Me Grow program. The Good Samaritan
School includes 4 preschool units. All units operate all-day, five days per week
and include identified as well as typically developing children. The Good
Samaritan School includes five school-aged classrooms. Except for an adult
“senior” day habilitation program operated by the Defiance County Board of DD
does not provide direct services for adults. The Defiance County Board of DD
is fully committed to community employment including the Bridges program.
The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities operates the
transportation system for Good Samaritan School’s preschool and school age
program as well as for the Seniors Program. The community employment
efforts are also supported with transportation assistance through the board.
Other day habilitation and/or work centers provide transportation to individuals
who chose them.
The Superintendent oversees the county board operation including the direct
administration of the transportation services with direct reports of a Business
Manager and Children Services Director. Service and Support Administration
supervision is provided through a contract with NOWAC. There are 54 full-time
and part-time employees.
Defiance County Board of DD Superintendent SearchKEY FINANCIAL DATA 2014 PROJECTED
REVENUES
Local Tax Levies $2,576,429*
Local (LEA Tuition, PS Tuition, Lunch$) $ 162,000
Other Local (Reimbursements, rentals) $ 12,600
Federal(Medicaid, TCM, IDEA, SFS) $ 706,666
State(ODE,DODD,HMG,ORSC) $1,326,969
TOTAL $4,784,664
Projected Carryover into 2014 $3,095,000
*
1.00
mill-‐continuous;
1.9
mill-‐expires
2016;
.85
mill-‐expires
2018
2014 PROJECTED BUDGET
Salaries $1,926,000
Supplies $ 150,000
Equipment $ 80,000
Contract Services $1,277,000
Contract Services (Waiver Match) $ 740,000
Contract Repairs $ 50,000
Travel $ 17,000
Misc Other $ 24,000
Medicaid Match (TCM) $ 86,000
Settlement Deductions $ 71,000
Insurance $ 444,000
Retirement (OPERS, STRS) $ 260,000
Worker’s Compensation $ 25,000
TOTAL BUDGET $5,150,000
Defiance County Board of DD Superintendent SearchA PPLICATION P ROCESS
Candidates are required to submit the following:
∗ A letter highlighting qualifications; reasons for interest in the position; and,
salary history and requirements.
∗ An up-to-date resume.
∗ A copy of a current Superintendent Certificate issued by the Ohio Department
of Developmental Disabilities. Candidates who do not hold a current
certificate should refer to Ohio Administrative Code 5123:2-5-03
Superintendent Certification Standards to determine if he or she meets the
criteria for certification.
∗ Three professional references with contact information.
Application packets should be mailed to:
Ohio Association of County Boards
Serving People with Developmental Disabilities
Attn: Lana Beddoes, Executive Assistant
Defiance County Superintendent Search
73 East Wilson Bridge Road, Suite B-1
Worthington, Ohio 43085
or send by email to:
lbeddoes@oacbdd.org
Applications must be received by 4:30 PM Thursday, October 3, 2013.
Questions may be directed to Randy J. Beach, Contract Consultant with OACB at
rbeach@oacbdd.org
Defiance County Board of DD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the provision of
services or employment because of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age.
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