Human Services Practitioner

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Human Services Practitioner to join their Tobacco Cessation Program. This role is vital in supporting individuals and healthcare workers in overcoming tobacco addiction through professional training and direct client assistance. The practitioner will engage with diverse clients, conduct screenings, and facilitate both in-person and virtual cessation groups. With opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on community health. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving lives through innovative cessation strategies.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Leave programs

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate tobacco cessation groups in various settings.
• Maintain and submit accurate reports on program activities.
• Promote cessation services at community events and health fairs.

Skills

Tobacco interventions

Client assistance

Case management

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Education, Psychology, or Social Work

Tools

Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program Tracker (TFFACT)

USF Health EPIC

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Organizational Summary:

AHEC is a department within Morsani College of Medicine which reports to the VP of Research. With a $2.7 M budget, two affiliated Centers (Gulfcoast North and Gulfcoast South AHEC), six full-time personnel, AHEC provides comprehensive cessation services to over 3,000 clients/year; training to 750 health professional students and 300 providers per year; and systems change to academic institutions, professional trade organizations, health care facilities, and employers throughout a nine-county service area. USF AHEC is a member of the Florida AHEC Network, representing five universities and ten community-based centers statewide.

Job Description:

The Human Services Practitioner position is employed by USF AHEC Tobacco Cessation Program to support cessation services and interventions with individuals and groups addicted to tobacco or health care workers treating tobacco-dependent patients. Responsibilities include applying professional training to assist with tobacco interventions, conducting screenings, providing interventions, and training. The role involves interaction with adult clients, the elderly, and institutional staff. Interventions may include distributing nicotine replacement products via mail, pre-registering clients into cessation programs, and preparing materials for groups. The practitioner will provide direct client assistance or serve as a case manager, with oversight from the Program Director or Assistant Director. Additional administrative duties may be assigned to meet grant requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate in-person and virtual tobacco cessation groups in various settings, coordinating with staff.
• Distribute OTC Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products according to protocols.
• Maintain and submit accurate reports on program activities, utilizing the Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program Tracker (TFFACT).
• Process referrals from USF Health EPIC into TFFACT and follow-up with providers.
• Promote TFF AHEC Cessation services at community events, health fairs, and partnership meetings.
• Recruit new sites for cessation classes and document progress.
• Complete and maintain certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist, attending ongoing training and forums.
• Assist with systems change strategies in healthcare and social services, distributing materials and providing evidence-based guidelines to providers and students.

Qualifications:

Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field. Bachelor’s degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience; Master’s degree may substitute for experience. Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred. Meeting the requirements of SB 1310, which allows experience to substitute for certain educational requirements, is necessary.

About Us:

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success, with over 50,000 students and campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. USF is a Preeminent State Research University and a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF:

USF employs over 16,000 staff, offering opportunities for professional development, career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and leave programs.