Senior Nutrition Program Specialist

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS seeks a programs operations coordinator for the Meals on Wheels service. The role ensures smooth operation, compliance with state and federal nutrition mandates, and client eligibility assessment and recertification.

You will work with the meal caterer and delivery team to guarantee reliable meal delivery, support aging residents, and help maintain high-quality nutrition services aligned with aging agency guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling, human development, or family studies with one year of geriatric service experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred and knowledge of community resources is expected.
• Good communication with the public and local travel to trainings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall smooth operation of the Meals on Wheels program.
• Familiarize with state and federal mandates guiding nutrition services and ensure compliance.
• Assess and recertify Meals on Wheels clients meeting state eligibility and maintain monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with the meal caterer and delivery entity to ensure timely meal delivery.
• Support nutrition needs identified by the Area Agency on Aging to deliver premium quality meals and help older adults live independently.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Travel availability

Education

Associate’s degree in gerontology, nursing, health, social work, counseling, human development, or family studies

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, KS seeks a programs operations coordinator for the Meals on Wheels service. The role ensures smooth operation, compliance with state and federal nutrition mandates, and client eligibility assessment and recertification.

You will work with the meal caterer and delivery team to guarantee reliable meal delivery, support aging residents, and help maintain high-quality nutrition services aligned with aging agency guidance.