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
Mission Statement:
The core value of our practice is inspired by Burrhus Frederic Skinner and Dr. Ole Ivar Lovaas.
At ABA SHINE, we believe that recovery is possible and we design and implement our interventions with that in mind. Our team is committed to offering evidence-based interventions that are guided by science and inspired by compassion.
We believe that Autism and related disorders are just part of our clients; it is not everything that they are. We treat each one of our clients as much more than a diagnosis.
ABA SHINE Services:
ABA SHINE supports individuals with Autism and other developmental challenges using individualized methodologies that have been tested and proven effective in the literature. THE ABA SHINE team offers exceptional ABA services delivered with care, enthusiasm, and human touch to promote fast and lasting progress. We are confident that our services exceed our clients’ expectations. According to the parents’ survey, our data shows clients’ satisfaction and social validity of our services.
ABA SHINE focuses on assessing or evaluating the client’s needs. We believe that assessments are necessary; Assessments drive the development of our intervention programs. At ABA SHINE, assessments can look different based on the client’s needs. ABA SHINE team design individualized intervention programs to overcome our client’s deficits. We use clients’ strengths to help teach new skills and support them in overcoming their challenges. We start our teaching by targeting fundamental skills and building on to new and complex skills. Every client has unique needs, and ABA SHINE tailors intervention programs to increase desired behaviors and decrease unwanted behavior. Eventually, ABA SHINE’s focal point is that all clients reach their full potential. Our goal is to work with families to produce the treatment intervention program that will help enhance the lives of our clients and their families.