Activity Coordinator (PACE)

We are a mission-driven community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. If you are ready to advance your career while making a difference, we encourage you to join us in shaping the future of healthcare as an integral part of our PACE Clinic team.

This position has been approved to be Full Office. If telework is approved, you are required to work within the State of California only and if Partial Telework, also come in to the Main Office in Orange, CA, at least two (2) days per week minimum.

About the role

The Activity Coordinator for the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will develop, coordinate, and plan individual and group recreational activities for participants in CalOptima Health's PACE. You will monitor and revise activities to ensure participants' and program goals are met and aligned with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a mission-driven culture of high-quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
• Assist the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborate with others to support short- and long-term goals/priorities for the department.
• Coordinate, implement, and oversee the activity program; update the activity calendar and work with various departments to ensure entertainment and classes are scheduled.
• Coordinate the day center's social programming and activities, including communicating current events.
• Collaborate with supervisor to oversee day floor activities.
• Conduct comprehensive, semi-annual, and periodic assessments for all participants.
• Establish attainable and measurable goals and schedule individualized recreational and social activities as part of the plan of care.
• Communicate participant changes to team members and report any concerns to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as needed.
• Record, sign, and date progress reports in the participant's medical record.
• Explain activities and programming to participants and work with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience.
• Build relationships and coordinate with various community resources, including performances by community organizations and holiday celebrations.
• Coordinate recreational and activity outings in the community where possible.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) activities as appropriate; lead participant discussions on PACE programming improvement.
• Serve as a member of the IDT and attend staff meetings and participate in participant care planning.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy or a related field PLUS 2 years of experience providing services for the frail or elderly population within the last 5 years required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be qualifying.
• CPR and First-Aid Certification required or must be obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.
• Must successfully obtain the Activity Coordinator State certification within the first 90 days of hire.
• Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or activity coordination.
• Experience designing engaging activities for diverse groups with different interests and abilities.

Skills

• Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff, and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule; available to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Organize, be analytical, problem-solve, and possess project management skills.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and in an efficient manner.
• Manage multiple projects and identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer and appropriate software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications/systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials.
• Ability to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects, patients, and/or equipment more than 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• If located at the 500, 505 Building or a remote work location:
  • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
  • There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• If located at PACE:
  • Work is typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly.
  • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• If located in the community:
  • Work is typically indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours, with travel as needed.
  • Employee will occasionally work outdoors in varied temperatures.
  • There may be harmful or hazardous environmental conditions present for this job.
  • The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Pay

Pay Grade: 305 - $55,966 - $83,949 ($26.91 - $40.3601). The final salary offered will be based on education, job-related knowledge and experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity among other factors.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• A generous PTO program.
• A quality work-life balance.
• Various wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Satisfaction of knowing your work directly impacts and improves healthcare access for thousands of individuals and families.