Esperanza Health Centers
Bilingual primary and specialty care provider
Activities Coordinator - Registry
About the job
- Bilingual ability is preferred.
- A Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist designation is required.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- A flexible schedule is required to meet participant needs.
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job, including lifting participants or equipment, bending, pushing or pulling, and kneeling, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to physically access any home, including navigating stairs and narrow spaces and tolerating heat and lack of air conditioning.
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms.
- Must provide a negative tuberculosis certificate annually or documentation supporting an exemption.
- At least two years of professional therapeutic recreation work experience, including at least one year working with frail and elderly populations.
- Evaluate and implement creative, individualized, and therapeutic activities for participants' care plans.
- Conduct initial assessments and scheduled reassessments of all participants.
- Train staff on new recreational therapy activities and programs.
- Plan and offer varied monthly programs and use group- and individual-oriented interventions to maximize participants' cognitive and functional abilities.
- Offer therapeutic activities daily for participants with special needs.
- Document participant involvement in activities and revise care plans as needed.
- Participate in team discussions and staff meetings by offering feedback, ideas, and suggestions.
- Serve as a resource to staff and coordinate volunteer activities at the center.
- Experience supervising staff is preferred.
About the company
Esperanza Health Centers operates four primary care clinics on Chicago's Southwest Side, offering bilingual, culturally appropriate primary and specialty care, behavioral health, and wellness services. It is a Federally Qualified Health Center focused on health equity and removing barriers to care for medically underserved, mostly Latino communities, serving patients regardless of immigration or insurance status or ability to pay. Patients receive integrated care across primary, specialty, and behavioral health, with services offered in multiple languages. Its goal is to reduce health disparities and improve access to quality care for residents in its service area.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2004
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What believers are saying
- January 29, 2026 partnership expands lifestyle medicine in North Philadelphia.
- December 6, 2024 Senate funding backs Esperanza's North Fifth Street expansion.
- HRSA funding climbed to $11.0 million by July 20, 2026 for GME training.
What critics are saying
- ProPublica flagged a 2026 audit material weakness in internal controls.
- Leadership turnover hits July 1, 2026, as Nicole Kazee replaces Susan Post.
- PACE expansion raises execution risk if staffing, compliance, or reimbursement slip in 2026.
What makes Esperanza Health Centers unique
- Esperanza serves 57,000+ patients yearly across seven Chicago clinics and PACE.
- Its Brighton Park campus and Panorama PACE create one-stop primary and eldercare access.
- HRSA recognition and a Teaching Health Center GME grant strengthen clinical training credibility.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Company News
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