Assistant Administrator

Merakey; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Goga wellbeing platform

Care.com backup care

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Learning programs

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking an Assistant Administrator to provide direct support and case management to individuals with I/DD and co-occurring mental health needs in a residential setting. The role involves training Lead staff, supporting administrative activities, and acting as designee in the Program Administrator's absence after obtaining required certifications.

Shift is 2nd shift, 12p-8p, Sun-Thurs, with pay $30.00–$32.00 hourly. Earn up to $32/hr after RBT certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience with I/DD/MH populations or equivalent.
• Must obtain Administrator Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must complete health screening, TB clearance, and background checks.
• RBT or similar certification required or obtainable within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement program policy and procedures per regulations.
• Assist Administrator in directing, supervising and scheduling staff.
• Implement and monitor treatment and support plans for individuals.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Maintain records and ensure regulatory compliance in Title 17 and Title 22.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Administrator Certification within 90 days

RBT certification or related credential within 60 days

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

This position provides direct support and case management to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring mental health and/or other challenging support needs in a residential setting. The Assistant Administrator may train Lead staff and is responsible for supporting administrative activities within a 40-hour work week. With approval from DDS and the Regional Center, the position will act as the designee in absence of the Program Administrator once the RBT and Administrator certificate are obtained.

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 hourly

Earnup to $32/hr once you have received your RBT – Registered Behavioral Technician certification.

Shift: 2nd Shift, 12p-8m, Sun-Thurs

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement program policy and procedure according to program regulations and guidelines.
• Assists Administrator in directing, supervising and scheduling staff as assigned
• Implements and monitors treatment plan of individuals
• Implements and monitors support plan of individuals to include but not limited to: behavior support plan, safety plan, and crisis plan
• Leads, co-leads and/or participate in regular staff meetings.
• Assists, coaches and monitors staff to attend to individual’s daily living activities, including but not limited to personal hygiene, bathing, shaving grooming, dressing, laundry, meal preparation, medication administration and room care.
• Maintains accurate and adequate records.
• Monitors compliance with house rules and all regulatory requirements set forth in title 17 and title 22.
• Assists with preparation of internal audits and stakeholder audits.
• Reports any immediate or unusual situations and reports incidents in accordance with program regulations to the Program Administrator and/or Leadership team.
• Mediates any problematic issues between staff in a timely matter.
• Attends and participates in all training and meetings as assigned.
• May perform other related duties as required.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to work as a team
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Medium work: Exert up to 50lbs occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs continuously.

WORK LOCATION TYPE

Residential home and office setting.

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Requirements

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum required: 1-3 years
• Two years of experience working with I/DD/ MH population or equivalent; Valid driver’s license required. Registered Behavior Technician or licensed psychiatric technician or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional; or become a registered behavior technician within 60 days of initial employment.
• Must obtain Administrator Certification within 90 days of initial employment.
• Must complete required health screening, TB clearance, Criminal Record Clearance.
• Must complete and maintain valid First Aid Certification &CPR (hands on training).

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