Senior Participant Engagement & Therapeutic Recreation Lead

Institute on Aging; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute on Aging is seeking a PACE Participant Engagement Manager at their San Francisco location. This leadership role focuses on enhancing participant engagement through innovative therapeutic recreation practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in activity programming for older adults, particularly in dementia care.

In this position, you will oversee the Activity team, ensuring alignment with participant needs and regulatory standards. Offering a salary range of $120,000–$127,000 annually, the role emphasizes professional growth, community engagement, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Gerontology, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in activity programming for older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision for Activity team members.
• Establish and maintain participant-centered excellence.
• Guide the development of individualized engagement strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Therapeutic Recreation

Dementia Care

Communication

Organizational Skills

Cultural Humility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR documentation

Job description

The Institute on Aging is seeking a PACE Participant Engagement Manager at their San Francisco location. This leadership role focuses on enhancing participant engagement through innovative therapeutic recreation practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in activity programming for older adults, particularly in dementia care.

In this position, you will oversee the Activity team, ensuring alignment with participant needs and regulatory standards. Offering a salary range of $120,000–$127,000 annually, the role emphasizes professional growth, community engagement, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.