Activities Coordinator

The role

The Activities Coordinator plans and leads therapeutic group activities for older adults in Habitat Health's PACE program. The role conducts recreational and social assessments and contributes to individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.

What you will do

• Conduct recreational and social assessments and document findings per PACE regulatory requirements.
• Design and lead therapeutic group activities for physical, cognitive, social and emotional wellness.
• Create the Center's monthly calendar of activities.
• Identify community resources that support participants' recreational and social needs.
• Coordinate with Physical and Occupational Therapists on restorative maintenance goals.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary team care planning, including SMART goals and interventions.
• Adapt activities to diverse functional levels, cultural backgrounds and preferences.
• Monitor participant progress, update care plans and document outcomes.
• Support safe programming in the day center and community settings.
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment, dementia or behavioral health needs using de-escalation techniques.

Required qualifications

• One to three years of experience providing recreational therapy or activity programming to aging and frail populations.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate daily activities and socialization programs.
• Experience conducting initial and periodic recreational and social assessments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to adapt activities to diverse cognitive levels, physical limitations and backgrounds.
• Reliability, accountability and sound judgment in scheduling, resource tracking and participant safety.
• Alignment with the company's purpose and values.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Growth mindset, seeking feedback and using data to inform decisions.
• Acts with integrity and ownership.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull supplies typically up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Professional Certification (APC).
• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Knowledge of PACE, CMS and state regulatory requirements for activity programming.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan with a match.
• Paid time off.
• Company paid holidays.

Before you apply

• Employment is at-will.
• Team members in participant care settings must provide proof of vaccination or a signed declination form, and comply with applicable masking requirements.
• The company participates in E-Verify, used after an offer is accepted and the Form I-9 is completed.

About the company

Habitat Health empowers older adults to live well at home and in their communities through the PACE program, providing medical care, meals, transportation and in-home assistance. It is supported by investors and healthcare organizations including New Enterprise Associates and Kaiser Permanente.