Organizational Overview:
Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA) is a nonprofit membership association of safety net providers working in partnership to provide the highest quality integrated healthcare to historically underserved populations in Upstate New York since 2017. FLIPA is renowned for its commitment to integrating primary care, behavioral health, and social care needs. Our growing membership serves individuals across Upstate NY and includes federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), behavioral health providers, and a rural health network consisting of eight county public health departments.
Job Summary:
The Social Care Network Nutrition Performance Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing all nutrition-related service domains under the NYS 1115 Social Care Demonstration Waiver within the Social Care Network (SCN) Lead Entity, including nutrition counseling and education, medically tailored or clinically appropriate home delivered meals/food prescriptions, pantry stocking, cooking supplies, etc. This role ensures high-quality delivery of nutrition services across the network by supporting FLIPA’s contracted network of Nutrition Service Providers. The Nutrition Performance Manager will work to strengthen operational workflows, ensure compliance with waiver standards, and partner closely with the Training Lead to build and deliver training that optimizes performance, outcomes, and ensures a strong Medicaid member experience. This position is funded through March 2027.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: At Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA), we value individuals’ unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to fostering an environment where all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Nutrition Program Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as the subject-matter expert on all nutrition services under the NYS 1115 Social Care Demonstration Waiver.
- Operationalize nutrition-related program requirements, workflows, performance standards, and documentation expectations.
- Ensure nutrition service alignment with NYS DOH, CMS, and Lead Entity Nutrition policies and requirements.
- Monitor policy updates and translate them into actionable procedures.
Support to Contracted Nutrition Providers
- Provide technical assistance, coaching, and troubleshooting to external Nutrition Service Providers
Support onboarding and operational readiness of Nutrition Service Providers.
- Conduct provider touchpoints and offer problem-solving support.
- Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Training, Curriculum, and Capacity-Building
- Partner with the Training Lead to co-design nutrition-related curriculum and job aids.
- Deliver training to contracted partners and internal staff.
- Identify gaps and guide targeted training to enhance quality and capacity.
Performance Monitoring & Data Use
- Review operational, encounter, quality, and outcome data.
- Collaborate with analytics teams to evaluate nutrition services performance
- Support corrective action planning when performance issues arise
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with Care Navigation, Network Management, Compliance, IT, and Quality teams
- Support complex nutrition-related cases requiring higher-level coordination
Other duties as assigned
- Perform additional related responsibilities as needed to support the goals of the Social Care Network initiative.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years direct care service delivery with Medicaid or similar populations
- 5+ years in nutrition services, nutrition counseling and education, or Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) experience
- Strong knowledge of NYS Nutrition programs and Medicaid-related Nutrition services
- Experience providing technical assistance or program support to providers.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years direct care service delivery with Medicaid or similar populations
- 5+ years housing services, supportive housing, tenancy supports, or Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) experience
- Strong knowledge of NYS housing systems and Medicaid-related housing services
- Experience providing technical assistance or program support to providers.
- Experience training or facilitating learning for adult learners
- Familiarity with HIPAA, data security and privacy, and IT compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NYS Medicaid or the 1115 Waiver
- Understanding of documentation, billing, and encounter standards
- Experience working in community-based housing organizations
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Teams
- Flexible, adaptable style that takes in stride last minute changes and project pivots and thrives on creative problem-solving
- Able to work quickly and efficiently
- projects and tasks independently
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Confidentiality
Core Competencies:
- Nutrition Services Expertise: Deep knowledge of nutrition assistance programs and nutrition counseling and education best practices.
- Policy Interpretation & Application: Ability to translate NYS DOH/CMS guidance into operational processes.
- Provider Relationship Management: Skilled in supporting, coaching, and building strong relationships with external partners.
- Training & Facilitation: Clear, engaging communication and adult learning strategies.
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to navigate complex barriers and member needs.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication across diverse stakeholders.
- Data-Informed Decision-Making: Ability to interpret performance data to drive improvements.
- Cultural Humility & Member-Centered Approach: Commitment to equitable, person-centered practices.
- Project & Workflow Management: Ability to structure, manage, and improve operational processes.
Additional information:
- Hybrid role with statewide travel up to 20–30%
- Occasional evening or weekend sessions depending on provider needs