Human Services Practitioner (Finance)

The Human Services Practitioner position is employed by USF AHEC Tobacco Cessation Program to provide support for cessation services and interventions with individuals and groups addicted to tobacco or health care workers who treat tobacco dependent patients. Work assignments require the application of professional training and experience to assist with appropriate tobacco interventions for clients and to carry out other assignments related to tobacco cessation screenings, interventions, and training. The Human Services Practitioner will interact with adult clients, the elderly, and institutional staff. Interventions may include limited distribution of nicotine replacement products via mail delivery, pre-registration/screening tobacco dependent clients into cessation programs, and ordering and preparing materials for groups. This position requires a qualified human services professional who will provide direct assistance to clients or serve as case manager to coordinate the delivery of services to clients. With oversight from Program Director or Assistant Director, other administrative support duties may be assigned to fulfill grant requirements.Each position assigned to this classification must require specific training at the Bachelor's degree or Master's degree level in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, or other field appropriate to the program content. Bachelor's degree candidates must have at least two years of applicable experience. The Master's degree may substitute for the required experience. Specific certifications or licensures may be required or preferred for certain program areas.
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Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310 ) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
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SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.
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A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
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• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
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• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
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• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
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• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
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• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
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Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
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Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .Facilitate in-person and virtual tobacco cessation groups in the general population, behavioral health facilities, and businesses in coordination with other staff. Distributes over-the-counter (OTC) Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) products to program participants in accordance with established Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) and USF AHEC protocols.
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Maintain and submit accurate and complete reports on program activities by the established deadlines. Utilize the Tobacco Free Florida AHEC Cessation Program Tracker (TFFACT) system to complete calls and enter participant data. As needed, process tobacco cessation referrals from USF Health EPIC into TFFACT and follow-up
with providers on the status of the referrals.
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Promote TFF AHEC Cessation services at local community events. Attend partnership meetings, health fairs, and other community events. Actively increase partnership and participation in the Tobacco Free Florida AHEC classes by researching and recruiting potential new sites to host cessation classes and document progress.
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Completes training and maintains certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Attend ongoing tobacco cessation training to stay abreast of the field and to maintain licensure and certification. Participate in local, regional, statewide, and national forums supporting the AHEC tobacco program mission.
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Coordinate and assist with systems change strategies in healthcare, behavioral health, and social services organizations in the USF AHEC region. Distribute marketing and
cessation materials routinely to providers. Provide evidence-based tobacco treatment guidelines to healthcare providers and health profession students.