PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR (LEVEL 7 RESIDENTIAL)

ABA SHINE

Fremont, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Employee Retention, Health Insurance, Leadership, Licensing, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Operations, People Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Schedule Development, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Fremont, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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

About the Company

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ABA SHINE