PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 7 RESIDENTIAL)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

ABA SHINE is seeking an experienced Program Administrator to lead the launch and operation of a Level 7 Residential Facility serving children (ages 17 and under) with severe behavioral and clinical needs.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring:

• Regulatory compliance (Title 22 & Title 17)
• Program stability and safety
• Staff performance and retention
• Coordination with Regional Center (RCEB)

The ideal candidate has experience in high-acuity residential or behavioral programs and understands the complexity of supporting individuals transitioning from CCH, or high-risk placements.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Oversee daily operations of a 4-bed Level 7 residential home
• Ensure a highly structured, predictable, and safe environment
• Maintain compliance with CCL, DDS, and RCEB requirements

Staffing & Supervision

• Hire, train, and supervise direct care and supervisory staff
• Ensure staffing ratios meet Level 7 expectations (1:11:2 as needed)
• Manage staff schedules including 24/7 awake coverage

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain licensing standards (Title 22)
• Ensure proper documentation, incident reporting, and audits
• Partner with clinical team to ensure programming is implemented correctly

Collaboration

• Act as primary liaison with:
  • Regional Center (RCEB)
  • Families and guardians
  • Clinical providers (BCBA, psychiatry, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required (Human Services, Psychology, or related field)
• 25+ years in residential or behavioral health leadership
• Experience with:
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Severe behaviors (SIB, aggression, elopement, PICA)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Title 22 regulations
  • Incident reporting and licensing compliance
• Experience managing teams in high-intensity environments

Preferred

• Experience in:
  • Level 4I / Level 6 / EBSH / CCH / STRTP programs
• Working toward certification (not required but highly valued)

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to build and lead a Level 7 program from the ground up
• Work closely with clinical leadership (BCBA-driven model)
• Direct impact on reducing placement disruption for high-risk youth

IF interested, please respond to this post or contact 510 284 7057