Executive Director - West Covina

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, and in‑home assistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, our mission‑driven care teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit

Executive Director

Location : 702 North Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA 91791

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
• 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

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 15% and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.

The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

How Habitat Health supports you

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with competitive coverage for employees and dependents
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• 12 weeks of fully paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• 401k with match
• CME and License Reimbursements for clinical team members
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Sick Time
• 10 company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health programs, legal and financial support, and much more!

Vaccination Policy, including COVID-19

To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.

As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs, practices, or observances that require accommodation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or receive other employment benefits and privileges, please contact us at View email address on us.fitly.work.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.

E-Verify Participation Notice

Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I-9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

If E-Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.

E-Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completed the Form I-9 and to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Habitat Health complies with all federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.

Beware of Scams and Fraud

Habitat Health is committed to protecting job seekers from recruitment scams. Please ensure that you submit applications only through Habitat Health's official careers website or authorized job boards.

Official communications from Habitat Health recruiters and team members will come from email addresses ending in @habitathealth.com. Habitat Health will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment, or provide sensitive financial information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.

If you receive suspicious communications claiming to represent Habitat Health, we encourage you to exercise caution and independently verify the communication before responding.

If you believe you have been the victim of a recruitment scam or fraudulent job posting, please report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) through its fraud reporting website at reportfraud.ftc.gov.