PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR LEVEL 7 RESIDENTIAL

ABA SHINE; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ABA SHINE seeks an experienced Program Administrator to lead the launch of a Level 7 Residential Facility in Fremont, California. This leadership role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Psychology, 2–5+ years in residential leadership, and a strong understanding of Title 22 regulations. This is an opportunity to directly impact high-risk youth's lives by building a new program from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in residential or behavioral health leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Title 22 regulations.
• Experience with developmental disabilities and severe behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a Level 7 residential home.
• Hire, train, and supervise direct care and supervisory staff.
• Maintain licensing standards (Title 22).
• Act as primary liaison with Regional Center and families.

Skills

Leadership in behavioral health

Compliance with Title 22

Staff management

Client advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

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 seeks 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 high‑impact leadership role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance (Title 22 & Title 17), program stability and safety, staff performance and retention, and coordination with Regional Center (RCEB).

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership:
  • Oversee daily operations of a 4‑bed Level 7 residential home and 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 and severe behaviors (SIB, aggression, elopement, PICA).
• Strong knowledge of Title 22 regulations, incident reporting and licensing compliance, and 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.