Regional Director

Merakey seeks a mission-driven and experienced nonprofit Regional Director skilled in successfully executing strategic plans and empowering high-performing staff to support the daily operations of community residential and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH programs located in Escondido, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; must have no less than 4 years' experience in the IDD or behavioral health field with, at a minimum:
  • Two years of experience in a mental health setting, or
  • Two years working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• At least two years of program management experience, community residential experience, and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH experience
• RBT Certification required within 60 days of hire
• Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Certification required
• Valid CA Driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical oversight of the IDD program operations while reporting to the Executive Director
• Supervise team members to ensure high levels of fidelity to the model and maintain the Merakey mission
• Coordinate and execute service/operational delivery of activities to maintain full compliance with regulatory and organization requirements
• Ensure compliance with payors through contract interpretation and payor requirements
• Lead all QI initiatives and outcome reporting
• Understand and apply Title 17 and Title 22 regulations
• Provide coverage for Program Administrator when off or position is vacant
• Support the daily operations of community residential and IDD/DDS/CCL/Regional Center and/or EBSH programs

Pay

$85,000-$95,000, based on experience and education

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support
• Retirement plan with 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 to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through 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

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.