Executive Director – San Leandro (PACE) Full Time NEW

At Habitat Health, we envision a world where older adults experience an independent and joyful aging journey in the comfort of their homes, enabled by access to comprehensive health care. Habitat Health provides personalized, coordinated clinical and social care as well as health plan coverage through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) in collaboration with our leading healthcare partners, including Kaiser Permanente.

Habitat Health offers a fully integrated experience that brings more good days and a sense of belonging to participants and their caregivers. We build engaged, fulfilled care teams to deliver personalized care in our centers and in the home. And we support our partners with scalable solutions to meet the health care needs and costs of aging populations.

Habitat Health is growing, and we’re looking for new team members who wish to join our mission of redefining aging in place. To learn more, visit https://www.habitathealth.com.

Estimated Start Date: July 1st, 2026

Role Scope:

Under the direction of Habitat Health leadership, the Executive Director is responsible for policy implementation, planning, development, administration, management, and program monitoring of the Habitat Health program.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Assumes overall accountability and responsibility for Habitat Health.
• Supervises the Medical Director and other components of Habitat Health operations.
• Ensures that the job responsibilities of all direct reports are defined and understood.
• Responsible for development, implementation, and service delivery operations of the Habitat Health program.
• Oversees budget development, monitoring, and compliance to ensure solvency and positive financial performance across all sectors of program operations.
• Oversees changes in service delivery and staffing as required by development and growth of the program.
• Oversees marketing, government, and public relations.
• Oversees QAPI Program to ensure appropriate indicators are established and necessary outcomes are attained.
• Coordinates creation of PACE provider application and coordinates completion of state readiness review and CMS on-site visits.
• Assures the successful operational, financial, and clinical development of Habitat Health and the accrual of sufficient risk reserve funds.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and operation of the Habitat Health program including establishment of PACE centers and all necessary participant services/programs, compliance with all applicable PACE, state and federal requirements and monitoring of all expenditures and expectations.
• Responsible for fiscal management and operation of Habitat Health.
• Disseminates information about the Habitat Health model; represents and promotes the public knowledge of PACE to the community.
• Assumes leadership role in Habitat Health strategic planning and establishment of short-term and long-term goals.
• Explores and expands program and funding options and develops potential resources.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of employees, participant, and other sensitive information.
• Provides administrative on-call coverage on a rotation basis.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s Degree is preferred in a related field including but not limited to business administration, health care administration, nursing or social service.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years experience in healthcare delivery/operations. A minimum of 5 years experience in supervisory or administrative capacity. Experience in complex brick and mortar healthcare delivery; multidisciplinary healthcare service operations

Skills and Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of current concepts, theories, and practices related to home and community-based care for elders and disabled adults.
• Working knowledge of health care delivery and financing systems including Medicaid, Medicare, waiver programs, prospective and capitated systems, public health programs and HMO/Managed Care systems.
• Knowledge of the community’s health care, social services, and aging networks as well as relevant federal and state systems.
• Knowledge of the procedures and practices of planning, program development, coordination, administration, and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques governing provider contract negotiations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Skills in problem analysis, negotiation, and decision-making.
• Ability to supervise direct reports effectively.
• Ability to organize, plan and delegate responsibilities.
• Analytical, energetic, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
• Enjoys working with disabled and older adults.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with participants, caregivers, and staff.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to be self-directed and able to work independently.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with the staff, public and private agencies, government officials and local consumers.
• Advocate for community-based services and commitment to risk-based long-term care system to serve the frail elderly population of the community.
• Must be able to work the required schedule.
• Requires physical strength to perform essential functions of the job.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited living those out in daily practice
• Ability to lead with influence (especially for cross-functional roles)

Compensation:

We take into account an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The expected salary range for this position is $160,000 – $200,000 plus 15% annual bonus and other eligible incentives. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19

At Habitat Health, we aim to provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, please note that we have vaccination policies to keep both our team members and participants safe. For covid and flu, we require either proof of vaccination or declination form and required masking while in participant locations as a safe and essential requirement of this role. Requests for reasonable accommodation due to an applicant’s disability or sincerely held religious beliefs will be considered and may be granted based upon review. We also require that team members adhere to all infection control, PPE standards and vaccination requirements related to specific roles and locations as a condition of employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Habitat Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), or other status protected by applicable law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Habitat Health will take steps to provide people with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs with reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. Accordingly, if you require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at careers@habitathealth.com.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Beware of Scams and Fraud

Please ensure your application is being submitted through a Habitat Health sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @habitathealth.com email addresses. If you feel that you have been the victim of a scam such as this, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission by selecting the ‘Rip-offs and Imposter Scams’ option: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/.