Social Care Navigator - Bilingual, Mandarin or Cantonese/English
About Epicured
Epicured helps prevent and manage chronic disease through medically tailored nutrition, combining clinical research with culinary expertise to improve health outcomes nationwide. Join a mission-driven team working at the intersection of food, healthcare, and technology.
Position Overview
Epicured is hiring Social Care Navigators to support New York’s Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver program. In this role, you’ll engage Medicaid members, assess eligibility for Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) services, and coordinate referrals through Epicured and community partners.
This role, reporting to the Associate Director of Member Experience, is ideal for someone who is organized, compassionate, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a high-volume virtual contact center environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage inbound and outbound member communications via phone and email, leveraging Five9 and various partner technology platforms
Conduct outreach to screen potential members, assess eligibility, and navigate members to service providers based on identified health-related social needs
Track and follow up on referrals to ensure service delivery and satisfaction
Maintain accurate documentation in program platforms and internal systems
Support members with program questions
Comply with Medicaid, HIPAA, and NYS DOH requirements
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma (Associate degree preferred)
3–5 years of experience in customer service, call centers, social services, care navigation, or related fields
Experience in a virtual contact center environment (Five9 preferred)
Strong communication and member engagement skills; Mandarin or Cantonese/English language fluency
Ability to manage high-volume interactions in a compliance-driven setting
Preferred
Experience with Medicaid, Social Care Networks (SCNs), or health-related social needs (HRSN) programs
Background in healthcare, care coordination, patient support, or community-based services
Schedule
Availability between 9:00 AM–6:00 PM EST, Monday–Saturday, with weekly schedule assigned based on evolving business needs
Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $21–$23/hour, Non-exempt, based on experience
Benefits:
401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee meal discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
Epicured is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
How to Apply
Apply through the job board. Questions may be directed to careers@getepicured.com.