Program Administrator - Escondido, CA

Program Administrator - Enhanced Behavioral Support Home

Location: Escondido, CA

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Call Responsibilities Required

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 Based on experience

Make a Difference Every Day

Join Merakey as a Program Administrator and lead the daily operations of an Enhanced Behavioral Support Home serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs. In this leadership role, you will oversee program quality, staff development, regulatory compliance, and person-centered supports that help individuals thrive at home and in their communities.

• Provide leadership and oversight for residential program operations and service delivery.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Direct Support Professionals and Lead DSPs.
• Partner with Behavioral Health professionals, including BCBAs, to support individualized treatment plans and behavioral programming.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, licensing requirements, Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and behavioral support plans.
• Coordinate medical, behavioral, and community-based services to support individual outcomes.
• Monitor health, safety, medication administration practices, incident reporting, and individual rights.
• Manage household operations, including staffing, scheduling, transportation, maintenance, and budgeting.
• Foster positive relationships with families, interdisciplinary teams, day programs, and community partners.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support program needs and emergency situations.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting individuals with IDD, behavioral health, or mental health needs.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or human services setting.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience working within person-centered service models.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, behavioral support plans, and residential services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while promoting a positive team culture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, positively impact lives, and grow your career with one of the nation's leading providers of developmental and behavioral health services.

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.  to watch a video about Merakey.
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