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 7057Compensation: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
