Job Description

Compassionate Human Services Practitioner with expertise in psychosocial assessment, case management, HIV/AIDS education, and care coordination for adolescents and young adults. Skilled in conducting comprehensive evaluations, connecting clients with community resources, navigating healthcare and benefit systems, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve health outcomes and access to care.

This position is grant funded.

This position required a Level II Background check.

• Responsible for assessing psychosocial needs of adolescents and young adults served in the USF Pediatric Program.
• Provide educational support services and counseling to patients and family.
• Mentors and support groups regarding care and preventative measures to be taken to guard against infection.
• Serve as a Liaison in the coordination of services for affected youth requiring community resources.
• Serve as initial intake person for newly diagnosed young adults and secure eligibility documentation.
• Perform comprehensive psychosocial evaluations on new patients and annual follow up evaluations.
• Serve as liaison with community, outreach, and testing agencies to bring newly identified youth into care.
• Serve as designated liaison between the clinical team and families.
• Outline mental health concerns related to the diagnosis.
• Manage the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of HIV education programs for the adolescent HIV program.
• Provide developmental assessment tools and curriculum for patient population conducting the MINI and CRAFT screenings.
• Assist clients with obtaining funding for medical care, applying for Medicaid, negotiating ADAP, and other resources.
• Assess client needs and collaborate with community resources for client referrals.
• Serve as a liaison for those seeking financial and legal counseling during the referral process.
• Provide education and assist youth in accessing community resources (community case management).
• Provide education and assist youth with navigating health care systems (Medicaid, Medicare, share of cost, private insurance, AIDS Insurance Continuation Program, COBRA).
• Identify alternative funding sources and educate/ assist youth with process (RW, ADAP).
• Identify and educate youth on accessing transportation for appointments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing coordinators, community-based managers, CMS, child life therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, and Chaplin/ clergy services to develop medical education and assistance for HIV/ AIDS patients.
• Research duties related to the Adolescent Trial Network and communicated and coordinate with Hillsborough County School System and community groups to implement comprehensive sexual health education.
• Communicate and collaborate with Tampa Housing Authority serving as liaison between THA and USF Peds ID.
• Provide assistance to clinical team and perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

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:

• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• 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.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.