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Program Administrator - Group Home (IDD / Developmental Disabilities)
Location: Sheridan, California
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $90,000 Salary
Join Our Team & Lead with Purpose
We are hiring a Program Administrator to oversee operations in a licensed group home supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or behavioral health needs. This role ensures high-quality, person-centered care aligned with California Title 17, DDS, and Community Care Licensing (CCL) standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) and Lead DSPs
- Manage daily operations of a residential care facility/group home
- Ensure implementation of Individual Program Plans (IPP), behavior plans, and documentation compliance
- Submit and oversee Special Incident Reports (SIRs) within required CA timelines
- Coordinate care with Regional Centers, families, therapists, and service providers
- Monitor and ensure compliance with medication administration policies (Title 22)
- Support staff scheduling, training, and performance oversight
- Promote community integration, client independence, and person-centered outcomes
- Maintain compliance with health & safety standards, fire drills, emergency preparedness, and facility maintenance
- Manage household budgets, petty cash, food, and supplies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (preferred)
- 2+ years experience in IDD services, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or residential care
- 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of Title 17 regulations, DDS guidelines, IPP process, and SIR reporting
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (required)
- Valid CA driver's license with clean driving record
Why Join Us:
- Competitive compensation + growth opportunities
- Work in a mission-driven, compliance-focused organization
- Leadership role in a licensed residential program
- Ongoing training aligned with California DSP competencies and regulations
Make a meaningful impact in the IDD and behavioral health community
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.
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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.
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