Activities Coordinator, PACE

Habitat-Health; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Health in Compton, CA seeks an Activities Coordinator to support the wellbeing of participants in the PACE program. You will plan, lead, and assess recreational activities, coordinating with physical and occupational therapists to promote functional ability and social engagement.

You will conduct assessments, create care plans, and adapt programming for diverse backgrounds while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience providing recreational therapy to aging and frail populations.
• Active CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate daily activities.
• Experience documenting assessments and care plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration within the IDT.
• Adapt activities for diverse cognitive levels and backgrounds.
• Reliable and safe day-to-day scheduling and resource tracking.
• Aligns with Habitat Health values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive recreational and social assessments on time and document findings per PACE regulations.
• Design and lead therapeutic group activities to support physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness.
• Create the Center’s monthly calendar of activities engaging all participants.
• Identify community resources to support recreational and social needs and future programming options.
• Coordinate with Physical and Occupational Therapists to incorporate restorative goals.
• Contribute to IDT care planning with SMART goals and interventions.
• Adapt activities to diverse functional levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Monitor progress, update care plans, and document interventions and outcomes.
• Ensure safe and engaging programming with proper supervision and safety protocols.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and activity spaces.
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment or behavioral health needs using appropriate approaches.
• Identify opportunities to improve programming and workflows.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Recreational therapy

CPR/BLS certification

Interdisciplinary Team collaboration

Program planning and evaluation

Assessment documentation

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Activity Professional Certification (APC)

Job description

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experiencemore gooddays in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, andin ‑ homeassistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, ourmission ‑ drivencare teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope

The Activities Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well‑being of participants enrolled in Habitat Health’s PACE program. This role plans and delivers therapeutic recreation interventions that promote functional ability, engagement, and quality of life for older adults with complex medical and psychosocial needs. As an active member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the Activities Coordinator conducts assessments, contributes to individualized care plans, and collaborates closely with clinical and social care partners to ensure programming aligns with participant goals and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Conduct comprehensive recreational and social assessments on time to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, interests, strengths, and needs, and document findings in accordance with PACE regulatory requirements.
• Designs and leads therapeutic group activities to support participants' physical, cognitive, social, and emotional wellness.
• Creates the Center’s monthly calendar of activities designed to engage all participants.
• Provides support in identifying community resources that could support the recreational and social needs of participants including future programming options
• Coordinates with Physical and Occupational Therapists to incorporate restorative maintenance goals into daily recreational programming.
• Contribute to IDT care planning by sharing assessment findings, creating SMART goals based on assessments, and creating appropriate interventions to meet the participant’s needs.
• Adapt activities and interventions to meet diverse functional levels, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Monitor participant progress, update care plans as needed, and document interventions and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support safe and engaging programming within the day center and community settings, ensuring appropriate supervision and adherence to safety protocols.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and activity spaces to ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Engage participants with cognitive impairment, dementia, or behavioral health needs using appropriate approaches and de-escalation techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance programming, workflows, and participant engagement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• One (1) to three (3) 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 that support participants’ physical, cognitive, emotional, and social engagement.
• Experience conducting initial and periodic recreational and social assessments and documenting participant engagement and behavioral trends in alignment with care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to participate as an active, core contributor within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to coordinate participant care.
• Ability to adapt activity formats and delivery methods to meet diverse cognitive levels, physical limitations, cultural backgrounds, and individual preferences.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and sound judgment in managing day-to-day recreational scheduling, resource tracking, and individual participant safety needs.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement
• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Recreational Therapy
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Professional Certification (APC)