Program Administrator (Level 7 Residential)

Aba Shine • Fremont, CA

23h • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

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.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Human Services, Psychology, or related field)
• 2–5+ years in residential or behavioral health leadership
• Experience with: Developmental disabilities
• Experience with: Severe behaviors (SIB, aggression, elopement, PICA)
• Strong knowledge of: Title 22 regulations
• Strong knowledge of: Incident reporting and licensing compliance
• Experience managing teams in high-intensity environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience in: Level 4I / Level 6 / EBSH / CCH / STRTP programs
• Working toward certification (not required but highly valued)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Maintain licensing standards (Title 22)
• Ensure proper documentation, incident reporting, and audits
• Partner with clinical team to ensure programming is implemented correctly
• Act as primary liaison with Regional Center (RCEB)
• Act as primary liaison with Families and guardians
• Act as primary liaison with Clinical providers (BCBA, psychiatry, etc.)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager