Supervisor, Prevention

Supervisor, Prevention

Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that's just the start of the incredible perks you'll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles!

But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve.

Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you:

• Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
• Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
• Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.

Your Contribution:

Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations.

The Supervisor, Prevention plays a crucial role in creating and coordinating prevention initiatives such as testing for HIV, hepatitis C, and STIs (where applicable); condom distribution; prevention education and outreach; and syringe access services (where available). Our primary goal is to support priority populations such as gay/bisexual/same-gender loving cisgender men, people of trans experience, and people who inject drugs (PWID) using a harm reduction framework.

Our Expectations:

Winning skills and behaviors for success

Essential Job Duties

• Lead recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff/volunteers to implement programs in accordance with state requirements and guidelines, and within the parameters of the department budget and operational plan. Consult with the department director and human resources when personnel problems occur and take appropriate action.
• Serve as a member of the Prevention leadership team, which includes providing input, engaging in discussion, maintaining consistent programming, and carrying out Vivent Health's mission with team members.
• Implement state-of-the-art HIV prevention programs targeting priority populations and continuously research programs working with similar populations to ensure the target population is receiving the latest effective interventions available.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to streamline service delivery systems.
• Develop a system to provide constant communication with staff to inform them of decisions made at management meetings and provide a forum to discuss issues staff may have.
• Network with community stakeholders including community-based organizations and state HIV program staff.
• Utilize electronic prevention records to generate program statistical reports and complete grant progress reports as required.
• Develop and monitor the annual programmatic budget and work plans.
• Assist in Vivent Health's revenue generating strategies including grant applications, timely reporting to a funding source and other initiatives.
• Implement special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the director of prevention services.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Leadership:

Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and guide others towards achieving a common and/or strategic goal or vision. It involves several key elements:

• Vision and Direction: A leader has a clear idea of where they want to go and communicates this vision effectively to others.
• Motivation: Leaders inspire and motivate their team members, encouraging them to give their best effort and stay committed to the goals.
• Decision Making: Effective leaders make informed decisions, often considering input from their team while taking responsibility for the final choices.
• Communication: Communication skills are crucial for leaders to articulate their vision, provide feedback, and foster collaboration among team members.
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Leaders understand and relate to the emotions of others, building trust and creating a positive work environment.
• Accountability: Good leaders take responsibility for their actions and decisions, setting a standard of accountability for themselves and their team.
• Adaptability: In a dynamic environment, leaders must be flexible and adaptable, adjusting strategies and approaches as needed to achieve success.
• Collaboration: Leaders model collaboration, engage teams and drive partnerships across departments to transfer knowledge, enhance decision-making and improve results.

Knowledge Required:

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in public health, community health, social work, or other related field and/or five years of related experience.
• Work Experience:
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
• Experience in leadership roles and/or supervision of staff.
• Licensure/Certification:
• HIV Prevention Certified Provider, preferred.
• Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or CPH certification is a plus.
• For locations with a company vehicle, a valid driver's license, auto insurance and a clean driving record.
• Additional Requirements/Soft Skills:
• Must be willing and able to travel within and throughout the service delivery area.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
• Ability to network effectively with diverse constituencies within the community.
• Ability to formulate and implement problem-solving concepts.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Effective organization and fiscal management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change and guide teams through periods of transformation while maintaining a positive work culture.
• Ability to type along with a working knowledge of the following software/systems: word processing systems, spreadsheets, and Windows Operating System.

Preferred:

• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.
• Experience in HIV counselling, testing, and referrals.
• Prior harm reduction work.
• Bilingual

Statement of Inclusion:

Vivent Health is an equal opportunity employer and will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Vivent Health complies with other expanded protected classifications that specific county or municipal regulations may mandate.

Vivent Health is deeply committed to fostering respect, dignity, and understanding for all individuals affected by HIV, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment that champions advocacy, education, and compassionate care for everyone in our diverse community.

Going beyond the law's requirements, Vivent Health places great importance on fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We actively seek qualified candidates from different racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds, as we believe that differing perspectives and experiences make us stronger as an organization