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 (1:1–1:2 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

•  Bachelor’s degree required (Human Services, Psychology, or related field) 
• 2–5+ 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