Residental Program Administrator

Elwyn; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and成长

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn in Fremont, CA seeks a Program Administrator to oversee 24/7 residential operations and supervise staff with strong regulatory knowledge. The role coordinates with Regional Center, DDS, and families to ensure compliant service delivery and safe environments.

The ideal candidate has experience in licensed residential services, relevant certifications or degrees, and demonstrates leadership, budgeting, and program planning skills to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience administering licensed residential services to people with developmental disabilities for at least one year.
• Complete 35-hour administrator certification program or hold an RN license or LNH administrator credential or relevant bachelor’s degree with related experience.
• Ability to meet trainings required by regulations and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and supervision for 24/7 residential homes.
• Coordinate program with Regional Center and DDS.
• Ensure health care plan implementation and regulatory compliance.
• Hire, train, and evaluate staff; manage budget and expenses.
• Maintain communication with families, executive director, and partners.
• On-call responsibility as part of duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Computer skills

Education

35-hour administrator certification program

Licensed registered nurse

Licensed nursing home administrator

Bachelor's degree in health or human services

Job description

Overview

Monday-Friday

$100,000 - $118,000 annually

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Job Description

Elwyn is currently seeking a Program Administrator to work with our team. This exempt level position reporting to the Regional Director will have overall administrative and supervisory responsibility, case management coordination, and oversight for the 24/7 operations of one or two 962/853 residential homes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for ensuring that any suspicion of or knowledge of suspected abuse is reported in accordance with the law and program policies. "Mandated Reporter" (SOC 341)
• Coordination of SB 962/853 program with Regional Center and DDS
• Maintain a safe, sanitary and therapeutic environment for all individuals served
• Ensures that the health care plan is implemented
• Ensures that self and staff adhere to all Elwyn California Policies and Procedures, standards of care and complies with all regulatory requirements
• Hiring, staffing, evaluating of employees
• Training of staff
• Coordinates ancillary services such as PT, OT, etc.
• Budgeting
• Survey compliance and writing and implementing plans of correction
• Vendor selection, purchasing
• Program planning and case management
• Maintains communication with Executive Director, families, regional center, etc.
• Has on call responsibility

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful experience in administering licensed residential services to people with developmental disabilities for at least one year, as evidenced by substantial compliance with the applicable state and federal licensing requirements
• Qualified applicants shall meet one or more of the following qualifications:
  • Complete 35-hour administrator certification program, a licensed registered nurse;
  • A licensed nursing home administrator;
  • A licensed psychiatric technician with at least five years of experience serving individuals with developmental disabilities; or
  • An individual with a bachelor's degree in the health or human services field and two years experience working in a licensed residential program for persons with developmental disabilities and special health care needs.
• Ability to complete all trainings as required by applicable regulations, including, but not limited to, DSP1 and DSP2, Regional Center residential service orientation.
• Must hold valid (current within one year of date of hire) or else complete a DOJ and FBI fingerprint and criminal clearance and a health screening including a TB test.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills.
• Computer skills required.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

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