Licensed Child Care Administrator

Restore ABA & Speech Therapy; Humble (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Ceregen Group Home in Texas is seeking an experienced Licensed Child Care Administrator to oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead a compassionate team serving children in care.

This role requires strong organizational, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain TAC compliance, supervise staff, manage admissions and care plans, and safeguard each child's safety, growth, and well-being. Work involves collaboration with courts, schools, and referral agencies.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas LCCA license and a related BA/BS or MA. Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in child placement/residential care with supervisory/administrative experience.
• Experience with trauma-affected children and knowledge of Texas social service systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with child protection laws.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with TAC Chapter 748 and all applicable laws and licensing standards.
• Maintain accurate records; oversee regulatory inspections and audits.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and care plans per child needs.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Manage admissions, discharges, intake/referral, and ARD/court processes.
• Liaise with referring agencies, courts, schools, and service providers; attend required meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Trauma-informed care

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Texas LCCA license

BA/BS or MA in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Education

Job description

Licensed Child Care Administrator – Ceregen Group Home Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate

• 748) and all other applicable regulations, while providing leadership to staff and ensuring children in care receive individualized, high-quality, trauma-informed services. This role requires strong organizational, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain regulatory compliance, support staff, and ensure each child’s safety, growth, and well-being.

Benefits

• Training & development
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Tuition assistance

Licensed Child Care Administrator – Ceregen Group Home Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Child Care Administrator (LCCA) to oversee the daily operations of Ceregen Group Home. The LCCA will ensure compliance with Texas Minimum Standards (TAC

• 748) and all other applicable regulations, while providing leadership to staff and ensuring children in care receive individualized, high-quality, trauma-informed services. This role requires strong organizational, clinical, and administrative leadership to maintain regulatory compliance, support staff, and ensure each child’s safety, growth, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Operations

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, TAC Chapter 748, and licensing standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete records; oversee regulatory inspections and audits.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and care plans tailored to the needs of each child.
• Ensure individuals whose behavior or health poses a risk are not permitted in the operation.
• Report all suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation immediately to the Texas Abuse Hotline as required by law.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Provide ongoing supervision and performance reviews; take corrective action and terminations as needed.
• Facilitate pre-service and in-service training in compliance with TAC requirements.
• Supervise therapists, volunteers, and administrative staff while promoting a supportive team environment.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 program oversight.

Child Care & Case Management

• Oversee admissions, discharges, and intake/referral processes in alignment with agency policies.
• Approve and monitor all treatment plans and updates for children in care.
• Provide direct oversight of care planning, permanency planning, ARD meetings, and court hearings.
• Ensure each child’s individualized needs (physical, emotional, social, educational, behavioral) are met.
• Provide ongoing supervision and ensure safety, nurturing, and positive development of all children placed.

Interagency & Community Relations

• Serve as primary liaison with referring agencies, courts, schools, and other service providers.
• Attend Permanency Planning Team Meetings, ARD meetings, and court hearings as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations to enhance inter-agency collaboration.
• Market Ceregen Group Home services in coordination with the Executive Director.

Administration & Program Development

• Manage day-to-day office operations, including scheduling, supply management, and maintenance oversight.
• Review records for compliance and quality assurance.
• Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly supervision with the Executive Director.
• Support continuous quality improvement and strategic growth of the program.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas Child-Care Administrator License (LCCA).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in child placement, residential care, or human services, with at least 1 year in a supervisory/administrative role.
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma, removal from their homes, or specialized needs.
• Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and Texas social service systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, act ethically, and ensure compliance with all child protection laws.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Physically, mentally, and emotionally capable of performing assigned duties.

Preferred Skills

• Strong operational management experience in a residential or group home setting.
• Familiarity with inter‑agency collaboration, court processes, and case management.
• Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies and individualized care planning.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining professionalism.
• Experience training and mentoring staff teams.

Why Join Ceregen Group Home?

At Ceregen Group Home, we are committed to transforming the lives of children by providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care. As a Licensed Child Care Administrator, you will play a key role in building a positive environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive.

Flexible work from home options available.