Supervisor, Prevention Navigation

Vivent Health•Denver, CO

4d•$55,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Supervisor, Prevention Navigation is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage and link individuals to Vivent Health Prevention Navigation services. The Prevention Navigation program provides a client-centered approach to helping clients reduce barriers and build the skills needed to access services such as medical insurance, hepatitis C care, and addiction treatment services for those who are ready. This includes testing new approaches, collaborations, and other prevention strategies; developing partnerships with community organizations; monitoring program success; and supervising the prevention navigation team. We offer a welcoming and judgement-free environment utilizing harm-reduction strategies.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, community health, social work or other related field and/or five years of related experience is strongly preferred.
Work Experience: 1-2 years of supervisory experience, preferred.
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 and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
Experience in leadership roles and/or supervision of staff.
Certifications/Licensure: Peer support specialist, a plus.
Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification or CPH certification is a plus.
Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with diverse healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
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, Epic, and Windows Operating Systems.
Must be willing and able to travel within and throughout the service delivery area.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.
Experience in counselling or navigation service delivery.
Prior harm reduction work.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Lead, recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff and volunteers to implement programs in accordance with state requirements and guidelines, and within the department budget and operational plan parameters. When personnel problems occur, consult with the department director and human resources 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 and market culture with team members.
Integrate referral strategies into prevention service delivery systems (e.g., HIV counselling and testing, Lifepoint syringe access programming, education, outreach programs).
Build relationships and work with internal and external partners to develop and implement new strategies and warm hand-off referral systems.
Utilize electronic prevention records to generate program statistical reports and complete grant progress reports as required.
Develop program metrics and conduct ongoing assessments to ensure program success.
Provide outreach to all relevant communities with a focus on people who inject drugs (PWID).
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.

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
Benefits for part-time roles
Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
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
Delivery of quality patient care
Public Student Loan Forgiveness