Activity Coordinator (PACE)

Activity Coordinator (PACE) CalOptima Join Us in this Amazing Opportunity The Team You'll Join 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 review and apply today and help us build healthier communities for all. More About the Opportunity We are hoping you will join us as a Activity Coordinator (PACE) and help shape the future of healthcare where you'll be an integral part of our PACE‐ Clinic team, helping to strive for excellence while we serve our member health with dignity, respecting the value and needs of each of our members through collaboration with our providers, community partners and local stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating and planning individual and group recreational activities for participants in CalOptima Health's PACE. You will also monitor and revise activities to ensure participants' and program goals are met and aligned with applicable regulations. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable health system. Your Contributions To the Team: 95% ‐ Program Support Participates in a mission‐driven culture of high‐quality performance, with a member focus on customer service, consistency, dignity and accountability. Assists the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborates with others to support short‐ and long‐term goals/priorities for the department. Coordinates, implements and overlooks the activity program; updates the activity calendar and works with various departments to ensure entertainment and classes are scheduled. Coordinates the day center's social programming and activities, including communicating current events. Collaborates with supervisor to oversee day floor activities. Conducts initial, annual and periodic assessments for all participants. Establishes attainable and measurable goals and schedules individualized recreational activities and social activities as part of the plan of care. Communicates participant changes to team members and reports any concerns to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) as needed. Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant's medical record. Explains activities and programming to participants and works with other therapists and primary care staff to enhance the day center experience of participants. Builds relationships and coordinates with various community resources, including performances by community organizations and holiday celebrations. Coordinates recreational and activity outings into the community where possible. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) activities as appropriate; leads participant discussions on PACE programming improvement. Serves as a member of the IDT and attends staff meetings and participates in participant care planning. 5% ‐ Other Completes other projects and duties as assigned. Do You Have What the Role Requires? 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 sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position such as those listed above 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 required. Bilingual in English and in one of CalOptima Health's defined threshold languages (Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese) required. You'll Stand Out More If You Possess the Following: Experience in event planning or activity coordination. Experience designing engaging activities for diverse groups with different interests and abilities. What the Regulatory Agencies Need You to Possess? N/A Your Knowledge & Abilities to Bring to this Role: Develop rapport and establish and maintain effective working relationships with CalOptima Health's leadership and 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 to produce correspondence, charts, spreadsheets, and/or other information applicable to the position assignment. Your Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations): Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information. 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 Ways We Are Here For You You'll enjoy competitive compensation for this role. Our current hiring range is: 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. This position is approved for Full Office (If the position is Telework, it is eligible in California only) A comprehensive benefits package CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages. Additional benefits and perks including: A generous PTO program A quality work life balance Various wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Professional development opportunities Career development opportunities Flexible scheduling

Location: Orange, California, US

Posted Date: 11/15/2025