Contracts & Nutrition Program Specialist (Lewiston)
About The Position
Support essential services that help older adults live safely and independently as a Contracts & Nutrition Program Specialist . In this role, you’ll oversee contracts for nutrition, homemaker, and respite programs - ensuring services are delivered effectively, compliantly, and with the highest level of care. You’ll manage procurement and contracting processes in alignment with state and federal guidelines, monitor provider performance, and conduct both desktop and on-site reviews. As the primary contact for nutrition providers, you’ll coordinate trainings, lead meetings, and offer technical assistance to support quality service delivery. Your work will include maintaining accurate client and service data, reconciling reports, approving reimbursements, and collaborating with fiscal staff to align service levels with available funding. You’ll also contribute to outreach efforts, support program events, and serve as a key liaison with state partners. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, service-driven environment. You'll bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to build effective relationships with providers and community partners. A successful candidate is organized, comfortable managing data and financial information, and able to prioritize competing responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency. Proficiency with technology, sound judgment, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality are essential. If you’re passionate about supporting programs that make a real difference in people’s lives, we encourage you to apply. This position is expected to begin June 22, 2026. Enjoy excellent benefits, including retirement 15 vacation days per year 12 sick days per year 14 paid holidays Tuition assistance Job Description linked below: (some job boards may not include active links so please click Apply Now on the NIC website or go to www.nic.edu/jobs to see full details); Contracts & Nutrition Program Specialist (Lewiston).docx
Requirements
- detail-oriented
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to build effective relationships with providers and community partners
- organized
- comfortable managing data and financial information
- able to prioritize competing responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency
- proficiency with technology
- sound judgment
- commitment to maintaining confidentiality
- Associate’s degree from a two-year college or professional/technical school or program and a minimum of two-years full-time related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
Responsibilities
- oversee contracts for nutrition, homemaker, and respite programs
- manage procurement and contracting processes in alignment with state and federal guidelines
- monitor provider performance
- conduct both desktop and on-site reviews
- coordinate trainings
- lead meetings
- offer technical assistance to support quality service delivery
- maintain accurate client and service data
- reconcile reports
- approve reimbursements
- collaborate with fiscal staff to align service levels with available funding
- contribute to outreach efforts
- support program events
- serve as a key liaison with state partners
Benefits
- retirement
- 15 vacation days per year
- 12 sick days per year
- 14 paid holidays
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
