Assistant Administrator

NOR Living EBSH – Calexico, CA
Position:Assistant Administrator
Employment Type:Full-Time
Location:Calexico, California

NOR Living provides specialized residential services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may have complex behavioral, medical, and support needs. Our Community Crisis Home (CCH) provides structured, person-centered services designed to promote safety, stabilization, independence, and successful community living.

The Assistant Administrator works directly with the Administrator to oversee daily facility operations, staffing, client services, documentation, training, and regulatory compliance.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The Assistant Administrator must be prepared to provide administrative oversight while also supporting staff and individuals on the floor when needed.

The successful candidate must have experience working in an
Adult Residential Facility (ARF)or comparable licensed residential setting and must meet the certification requirements listed below.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:

• DSP I (Direct Support Professional I) certification – REQUIRED
• DSP II (Direct Support Professional II) certification – REQUIRED
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification – REQUIRED
• Adult Residential Facility (ARF) experience – REQUIRED
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with significant behavioral needs.
• Previous supervisory, Lead DSP, Assistant Administrator, Administrator, or other residential leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports, crisis prevention, de-escalation, and emergency intervention procedures.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement Individual Program Plans (IPPs), Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs), Emergency Intervention Plans (EIPs), physician orders, and other individual-specific plans.
• Strong documentation, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and provide direction to employees across AM, PM, and NOC shifts.
• Ability to respond professionally and effectively during behavioral and medical emergencies.
• Must meet applicable California Community Care Licensing and program requirements.
• Must successfully complete all required background clearances.
• Valid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain required certification before working independently.
• Ability to successfully complete NOR Living's required emergency intervention/crisis prevention training.

Candidates who do not currently possess DSP I, DSP II, RBT certification, and ARF experience will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Assist the Administrator with the overall daily operation of the Community Crisis Home.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable
  Community Care Licensing (CCL), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Regional Center, Title 17, Title 22, and NOR Living policies and procedures
  .
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, training, and support to Leads and Direct Support Professionals.
• Assist with maintaining required staffing levels and appropriate coverage across all shifts.
• Participate in employee onboarding, orientation, training, competency verification, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure staff appropriately implement each individual's IPP, IBSP, EIP, medical orders, and other approved support plans.
• Review daily documentation, behavior data, medication records, shift notes,…