Assistant Administrator

Assistant Administrator – Chico, 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. We are seeking an Assistant Administrator to join our team in our Chico, CA location.

We are hiring immediately for Caregivers, Direct Care Workers, Home Health aides, or anyone who has always wanted to be one.

• Earn $19.50/hour
• Shift: Monday – Friday 7am‑3:30pm

• Stand in for the facility Administrator during absences.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and supervision to all support staff.
• Assist in the annual development and implementation of the facility budget.
• Assist in the interviewing and hiring of new employees.
• Develop Individual Service Plans with the assistance of the Inter‑Disciplinary Team.
• Provide instructors with ongoing in‑service training.
• Organize and chair meetings with client representations semi‑annually or as needed.
• Possess crisis management skills.
• Possess problem‑solving capabilities.
• Conduct oneself in a personable and professional manner.
• Perform related tasks as necessary.

• 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.
• Daily Pay – access your pay when you need it.
• On the Goga wellbeing platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Access  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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

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 across 12 states each year. 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. We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Veterans are welcome.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Verifiable high school diploma/GED preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must have at least 1 year of LEAD DSP experience in a residential or day program with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.