Become an Adult Residential Facility Administrator

Step 1:

The California Department of Social Services mandates 35 hours of initial training for all Adult Residential Facility administrators—and we’ve got you covered! Community Training Connection’s ARF Initial Certification Training Program delivers the exact 35 hours of state-required curriculum, but we don’t stop there.

• Complete State-Approved Curriculum: Our expert-led instruction helps you master every critical topic and ensures you are fully prepared for certification.
• Your Essential Resource Kit: Receive a professionally printed and bound comprehensive training manual to accompany our course and a complete set of Title 22 Regulations, your go-to resources for ongoing success. 
• Maximize Your Learning: Utilize our targeted study materials to streamline learning and boost confidence. 
• Post-Certification Support: Access the required 5 hours of HIV and Infectious Disease training after certification, fulfilling your Community Care Licensing Division requirement.

Don’t just meet the requirements—exceed them!

Community Training Connection provides the tools and resources you need to become a certified ARF administrator and excel in your career. Enroll today and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful future.

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Step 2:

Within 60 days after completing the initial training course, register for the Administrator Certification exam. This 90-minute, 75-question exam is administered using a combined web-conferencing and web exam application via Blackboard.

The current registration process begins with your registration request submitted via email. Once the registration request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with your three (3) exam dates and times, plus details on what to expect on exam day.

You can find all of the exam details on the Community Care Licensing Website.

Step 3:

Once your exam dates are confirmed via email, don’t forget to pay the non-refundable $100 exam fee by check or money order to “CDSS-ACB”. You’ll need to mail this form to:

CDSS-ACB

744 P Street, MS 9-15-807

Sacramento, CA 95814

Step 4:

The certification exam allows for 3 attempts. If you do not pass within those 3 attempts, you will have to restart the process. Once you pass, you will be notified directly via email by ACB.

Step 5:

Within 30 days of passing the exam, you’ll need to submit your application package. You can download the official application form from various sources, but we have it here for your convenience.

You will notice right away that administrators use this form for both initial applications and certificate renewals; fortunately, the second page provides instructions for both.

You’ll need to include the following:

• Application for Administrator Certification, form LIC 9214 (The form above!)
• A check or money order for $140 payable to the Department of Social Services
• A copy of your Certificate of Completion
• A completed Request for Livescan Service, form LIC 9163
  • You will receive this once your local Live Scan location completes the request.
  • NOTE: Do not wait for your Live Scan results to submit your application. The agency will send your clearance information directly to CDSS.

CTC always recommends mailing things to CCLD with tracked mail.

Step 6:

CCLD processes applications in the order they receive them. While review times vary, you can track your status on the CCLD website once they receive your application.

As soon as ACB receives an application, they immediately process the payment. This does not mean that ACB is processing your application. This means that the ACB has received your application.

The ACB typically begins processing applications within 30 days of receipt.

Once your application is approved or denied, you’ll be notified via email directly.