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