Licensed Child Care Administrator – Ceregen Group Home

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• 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.