Administrator - Chico, CA

The Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an Adult Day Program serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role ensures high-quality service delivery, staff supervision, and compliance while supporting a person-centered environment located in Chico, CA.

• $26.00/hour

M-F 7a-330 w/30 min lunch

• Supervise and provide leadership to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Lead DSPs
• Oversee day-to-day program operations, including scheduling, staffing, and community-based activities
• Ensure implementation of individual service plans, behavior plans, and program documentation
• Provide hands‑on support and coaching to staff in direct care, behavior management, and skill development
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards (Title 17/22) and Merakey policies
• Support program administration, including documentation, reporting, and oversight of individual funds
• Partner with Program Director and interdisciplinary team to drive quality outcomes
• Foster a collaborative, positive team environment and address staffing needs proactively

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.
• Daily Pay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well‑being 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.

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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.
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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!

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities required
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or managerial experience required
• Strong knowledge of behavior supports, compliance, and program operations
• Valid Driver's License required