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Careers with the Board

A career with the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is a rewarding one that goes way beyond the competitive pay and outstanding benefits package. Employment at the Board provides leadership training, mentoring, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Each role is a chance to serve the public and make a difference in the community. Apply now and help us help individuals we serve reach their full potential.

Service and Support leadership training
ISP training for our Service & Support management team.
Board employees hanging out outside.

Current Openings

Lucas DD has immediate openings for the following positions. Click on each position title for more details and an online application through Lucas County. 

Please note: We can only accept applications and résumés for positions that are currently posted. Each application is reviewed by Human Resources to determine if the minimum qualifications are met. All candidates must submit a resume and optional cover letter along with an employment application via the online application process. We are an equal opportunity employer. If in need of ADA accommodations, contact us directly at 419-380-4033. 

Check back often for updates on our open positions.

Investigative Agent

The Investigative Agent is responsible for investigating Major Unusual Incidents in accordance with applicable law and regulations involving persons with developmental disabilities. The position requires a bachelor degree plus two (2) years of experience with conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing data, conducting assessments, and writing reports  Experience with individuals with DD preferred.  

Service & Support Administration Coordinator

The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is seeking a manager to supervise a dynamic team of Service & Support Specialists who coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Requirements include a Bachelor degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or related field; 4 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including 1 year of supervisory experience. 

Specialized Support Consultant

This role develops outcomes and monitors challenges and behavioral strategies for the overall well-being, of eligible adults and children. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s or graduate-level degree from an accredited college or university and have at least 3 years of paid, full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience in developing and/or implementing behavioral support and/or risk reduction strategies or plans; or hold professional license or certification issued by the Ohio Board of Psychology; the State Medical Board of Ohio; or the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board; or hold a certificate to practice as a certified Ohio Behavior Analyst. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Service & Support Specialist Substitute

A Service & Support Specialist Sub is the primary point of coordination for each person on their caseload. The successful candidate will serve as a case manager, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities by assisting them in determining and pursuing their individual life goals, while coordinating services and supports across multiple systems. 

Service & Support Specialist

An employee in this classification, under the supervision of a Service & Support Administration Coordinator, is responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in determining and pursuing life goals. The Service & Support Specialist will maintain the individual focus and coordinate services and supports across multiple systems, while functioning as the Board’s primary point of coordination for each person on his/her caseload.

Speech/Language Pathologist

An employee in this classification, under the supervision of an Early Intervention Coordinator, is responsible for evaluating and assessing speech and language delays and disabilities and providing interventions and recommendations for children in early intervention.

Physical Therapist

An employee in this classification, under the supervision of an Early Intervention Coordinator, is responsible for evaluating and assessing motor delays and disabilities and providing interventions and recommendations for children in early intervention.

Lucas DD is committed to promoting the values of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all that we do. We welcome the uniqueness of everyone because we recognize the inherent worth of each person. We embrace individuality to create a more comprehensive workforce that better equips us to successfully serve our individuals and the community. 

 

Lucas DD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate or deny employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity/expression or sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, familial status, ancestry, genetic information or military/veteran status.

Benefits

Our outstanding benefits package includes:

Optional benefits include:

  • The Lucas County Wellness Program, a health partnership between the County and its employees. 
  • Up to 50% reimbursement for membership(s) at area gyms and health clubs. 
  • Membership into the Toledo Metro Federal Credit Union, which serves the financial needs of the employees of Lucas County and City of Toledo.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts

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