Regional Director

Merakey; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a mission-driven Regional Director in Escondido, CA to oversee IDD program operations and guide a high-performing team. You will execute strategic plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and support daily residential services.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in IDD or behavioral health, plus program management experience and a CA driver’s license. Merakey offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; must have no less than 4 years' experience in the IDD or behavioral health field with, at a minimum: two years in a mental health setting, or two years with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Must have at least two years of program management experience, community residential experience and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH experience.
• RBT Certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Certification required.
• Valid CA Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team members to ensure fidelity to the model and Merakey mission.
• Coordinate and execute service/operational delivery of activities to maintain full compliance with regulatory and organization requirements.
• Accountable for compliance with payors through contract interpretation and payor requirements.
• Leads all QI initiatives and outcome reporting.
• Understanding Title 17 and Title 22.
• Provide coverage for Program Administrator when off or position is vacant.
• Support daily operations of community residential experience and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH programs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

QI initiatives

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Driver's license (CA)

Job description

Regional Director

Merakey seeks a mission-driven and experienced nonprofit Regional Director skilled in successfully executing strategic plans and empowering high performing staff to support the daily operations of community residential experience and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH programs located in Escondido, CA.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

Compensation: $85,000-$95,000, based on experience and education

Position Details

While reporting to the Executive Director, our Regional Director will be responsible for the administrative and clinical oversight of the IDD program operations.

• Supervise team members to ensure high levels of fidelity to the model and maintain the Merakey mission.
• Responsible for coordination and execution of service/operational delivery of activities to maintain full compliance with regulatory and organization requirements.
• Accountable for ensuing compliance with payors through contract interpretation and payor requirements.
• Leads all QI initiatives and outcome reporting.
• Understanding Title 17 and Title 22.
• Provides coverage for Program Administrator when off or position is vacant.
• Supports the daily operations of community residential experience and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH programs.

Benefits

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred; must have no less than 4 years' experience in the IDD or behavioral health field with, at a minimum:
• Two years of experience in a mental health setting, or
• Two years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Must have at least two years of program management experience,community residential experience and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH experience
• RBT Certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Certification required.
• Valid CA Driver's license.