STRTP Administrator - Part-Time Must Have Current STRTP Admin Certificate in Sunland, California at TREE HOUSE YOUTH HOMES INC

Tree House Youth Homes, Inc.
Location: Sunland, CA
Schedule: Part-Time, minimum 20 onsite hours per week to start
Compensation: $35 to $40 per hour, DOE

Tree House Youth Homes, Inc. provides trauma-informed residential treatment services for youth in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program setting. Our program focuses on safety, emotional healing, behavioral stabilization, mentorship, life skills, permanency planning, and preparing youth for successful transitions into family and community-based settings.

We are seeking a qualified and dependable Part-Time STRTP Administrator to help lead our residential program with professionalism, structure, compassion, and strong regulatory oversight.

The STRTP Administrator is responsible for the operational oversight of the residential program, including staff supervision, regulatory compliance, licensing standards, trauma-informed care, incident management, admissions/discharge support, staff training, documentation, and quality assurance.

This position works closely with the Executive Director, Social Worker, Facility Managers, Behavioral Health Technicians, and community partners to ensure a safe, structured, therapeutic, and compliant environment for youth and staff.

· Oversee daily STRTP residential operations and facility compliance

· Supervise, coach, and support Facility Managers and Behavioral Health Technicians

· Ensure required staffing ratios, coverage, and supervision standards are maintained

· Monitor staff performance, professionalism, documentation, and training compliance

· Maintain personnel files, training records, and administrative documentation

· Ensure compliance with STRTP regulations, Title 22, ILS, state, county, and agency standards

· Review and oversee Special Incident Reports and incident follow-up

· Support admissions, transitions, discharge planning, and youth care coordination

· Collaborate with DCFS, DMH, probation, schools, CFT members, and community providers

· Respond to behavioral crises and provide calm leadership during emergencies

· Support trauma-informed interventions and behavioral stabilization practices

· Assist with hiring, onboarding, staff development, policy implementation, and quality improvement

Candidates must have:

· Current California STRTP Administrator Certification

· Current or eligible Live Scan / DOJ / FBI clearance

· Experience in STRTP, group home, foster care, behavioral health, juvenile justice, or youth residential treatment settings

· Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care

· Knowledge of Title 22 and STRTP regulatory standards

· Strong leadership, documentation, organizational, and crisis-management skills

· Ability to supervise residential staff and manage operations independently

· Valid California Driver License and ability to be insured under agency policy

· Ability to be onsite a minimum of 20 hours per week

· Ability to reside within approximately 30 minutes of the facility and assist with on-call needs

One of the following is preferred:

· Master’s degree in behavioral science or related field plus two years of experience in an STRTP or agency serving children/youth; or

· Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or related field plus at least three years of administrative or supervisory experience in a social services, STRTP, or residential care setting.

Selected candidates must complete or provide:

· Live Scan / DOJ / FBI clearance verification

· Background check

· Pre-employment drug screening

· TB clearance

· CPR / First Aid certification, or ability to obtain

· Valid California Driver License

· Proof of insurability under agency policy

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, highly dependable, organized, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and confident supervising residential staff in a high-acuity youth setting. This person understands the importance of structure, compliance, accountability, emotional safety, and relationship-based care.

This is an opportunity to help shape a growing STRTP program committed to meaningful youth care, emotional healing, and high-quality residential services. The right candidate will play a key leadership role in supporting staff, strengthening program operations, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for youth.

To apply: Please submit your resume and proof of current STRTP Administrator Certification.