MPOWER Program Supervisor

Vivent Health • Chicago, IL

41d • $53,000

About The Position

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, MPOWER Program provides day-to-day leadership and operational oversight for the Manifesting Positive Outcomes through Wellness Education and Recovery Program (MPOWER), a SAMHSA-funded initiative serving African American communities. This role ensures high-quality program implementation, staff coordination, community partnerships, and client engagement. The Supervisor, MPOWER Program plays a key role in supervising program activities, supporting outreach and recruitment efforts, facilitating behavioral health interventions, and ensuring compliance with grant, organizational, and regulatory requirements. The program serves African American same-gender-loving men (ages 25–45) and African American women who have sex with men (ages 18–40), focusing on holistic health, wellness, behavioral health, and HIV prevention. This is a grant-funded role. While we hope to have a position available after the grant ends, future employment is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in HIV, behavioral health, or substance use services within a community-based setting.
• Demonstrated experience working with African American communities and LGBTQ populations.
• Experience providing crisis intervention and client-centered case management.
• Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STDs, substance use, mental health, and prevention strategies.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking/reporting systems.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights and holidays as needed.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability and sound judgment.
• Professional Certification in Substance Abuse Counseling (e.g., CADC)
• Valid Government Issued Driver’s License required.

Nice To Haves

• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Program Operations & Leadership Oversight of daily program operations, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide functional supervision and guidance to staff, facilitators, and volunteers involved in MPOWER activities.
• Assist with program planning, implementation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Ensure program activities align with grant requirements, organizational standards, and community needs.
• Community Engagement & Outreach Lead and coordinate community outreach efforts to recruit and retain eligible program participants.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external community partners.
• Represent the program at community meetings, events, health fairs, and forums.
• Support marketing and promotional activities in collaboration with agency staff.
• Client Services & Facilitation Co-facilitate culturally responsive group-level behavioral health interventions (e.g., HHRP).
• Support client engagement through ongoing communication, follow-up, and retention strategies.
• Provide client referrals and crisis case management as needed.
• Conduct HIV/HCV testing, counseling, and referrals in various community and clinical settings.
• Data, Compliance & Reporting Oversee accurate collection, entry, and maintenance of client and program data.
• Assist with data analysis, reporting, and documentation for funders and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all records are maintained in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Professional Development & Administration Lead and/or participate in staff meetings, trainings, and required professional development activities.
• Support ordering of program supplies, management of program tracking tools, and preparation for group sessions and retreats.
• All duties as assigned.
• 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.

Benefits

• generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays
• 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
• employer paid short and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• certification, and licensure assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level