Medicaid Nutrition Program Coordinator

ISLAND HARVEST has the following exciting position available:

MEDICAID NUTRITION PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Job Summary:

The Medicaid Nutrition Program Coordinator oversees the coordination and delivery of food boxes and nutrition support to eligible Medicaid members, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant services that address health-related social needs and improve health outcomes through New York State’s Medicaid 1115 Waiver and the HEALI Social Care Network (SCN).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage member food service referrals from receipt through fulfillment, coordinating with vendors on food box assembly, packaging, distribution, and delivery within required program timeframes.
• Ensure nutritional assessment is completed by Nutritionist for each member according to program specifications, service definitions, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with food vendors, transportation providers, and delivery partners to ensure continuity of services
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records across internal and external data systems and track key program metrics, including members served, nutrition services delivered, delivery completion rates, and renewal rates.
• Conduct routine quality reviews of service delivery, documentation, and processes to ensure compliance with Medicaid 1115 Waiver, HEALI, SCN, and organizational requirements.
• Serve as Island Harvest’s primary operational liaison with HEALI for the implementation and administration of Enhanced Nutrition Services.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Human Services, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Nutrition, Community Health, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in program coordination, healthcare administration, logistics, operations, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to analyze data and prepare operational reports.
• Experience with Medicaid-funded programs or community-based organizations preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

This position requires availability Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Work is primarily performed in an office setting and involves extended periods of sitting and handling multiple phone calls throughout the day. Occasional regional travel may be required. The ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds is required.

Salary: $66,300/year

To be considered for this position please submit your resume at [email protected].

ISLAND HARVEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Who We Are

Island Harvest Food Bank is a leading hunger-relief organization that provides food and other resources to people in need. Always treating those it helps with dignity and respect, its goal is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island through efficient food collection and distribution; enhanced hunger-awareness and nutrition-education programs; job training; and direct services targeted at children, senior citizens, veterans, and others at risk of food insecurity. As a result of Island Harvest Food Bank’s dynamic business model, more than 94% of resources expended goes directly to programs and services that support over 316,000 Long Islanders facing hunger. Island Harvest Food Bank is a lead agency in the region’s emergency response preparedness for food and product distribution and is a member of Feeding America®, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief organization. More information can be found at www.islandharvest.org.

Pay: $66,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person