PACE Activities Specialist (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Available Staff Positions • Modesto, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The PACE Activities Specialist is responsible for developing and facilitating recreational groups and programs which meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the participants, both individually and collectively. This role involves conducting assessments, developing therapeutic programs, documenting progress, and coordinating with community resources to enhance participant functioning and independence. The specialist also serves as a resource to staff, coordinates volunteer activities, and fosters a sense of community within the center.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good understanding of psychosocial problems of aging.
• Only act within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years' experience in a social recreational or educational program within the past five (5) years, one (1) year of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care, mental health or handicapped program setting.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion of at least 36 hours training in an activity leader course approved by the California Department of Public Health and qualified under Title 22 requirements preferred.
• Experience providing and coordinating services for a frail or elderly population, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment and scheduled reassessment of all participants, minimally every six (6) months an assessment must be completed prior to scheduled team conference.
• Communicates participant changes with team members.
• Develops specific therapeutic programs with the input of the participant as part of the plan of care to include recreational and social activities.
• Records, signs and dates progress reports in the participant's medical record.
• Develops groups and programs in consideration of the needs, abilities, and interest of the participant.
• Creates an activity program that will assist participants to resume self-care and normal activities or to prevent further deterioration.
• Posts a schedule of planned activities in a central location readily accessible to participant, family, guardian or authorized representative.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Serves as a resource to staff and coordinates volunteer activities at the center.
• Builds within the center a sense of community and a warm social atmosphere in which participants are able to identify a support system.
• Participates in QA activities as appropriate.
• Coordinates with various community resources.
• Creates and organizes individual and group activities to restore, remediate and rehabilitate a participant’s level of functioning and independence.
• Weekly consultation from an occupational therapist, qualified social worker, or recreation therapist.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with an employer match, Roth 403(b) option, plus a 401(a) retirement benefit after one year of service.
• Flexible Savings Account
• 13 days of vacation
• 11 days honored as Paid Holiday Off – 2 are half days (New Years Day and Christmas Eve Day).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED