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