What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Administrator position at Merakey?
We are seeking a Full Time Program Administrator to join our team at our program in Ramona, CA.
Position Details
Our Program Administrator will supervise all Lead Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professionals. You will assist with the planning and scheduling of activities for individuals in the home and the community and assist the Program Director with the management of individual funds including requests, expenditures, receipts, reconciliation and record keeping. You will also ensure that individual goals and behavior programs are implemented and documented as written.
This position follows a schedule of 40 hours per week and may require weekends.
Salary: $80,000-$85,000 depending on experience and certificates.
To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers
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. 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. 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!
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must have a verifiable/High School Diploma/G.E.D. Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- At least one (1) year supervisory experience in a group home or residential setting.
- Must have at least two (2) years of verifiable experience working with I/DD, MH, or BH individuals in a adolescent group home or residential setting.
- Dual Diagnose experience preferred.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Required to complete a DSP 1 certification, within 1 year of hired date.
- Required to complete a DSP 2 certification within 1 year of hired date.
- Required to complete an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification within 2 months of hired date.
- Must have Adult Residential Facility (ARF) certification (completed training and passed test)
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000