Human Services Practitioner (ITDS Early Steps)

Tampa, FL, United States (Hybrid)TrendingJob Identification 41195 Job Category Healthcare Posting Date 10/30/2025, 05:51 PM Apply Before 11/30/2025, 05:00 AM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Locations 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, US (Hybrid) Hiring Salary 52,000 - 55,000 Essential Personnel No Job DescriptionA Human Services Practitioner provides direct intervention, action research, training, and consultative services for/to agencies, families, and individuals with various social services programs, developmental disabilities and/or special needs. 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.Nature of Work: This position typically reports to a Program Director, Assistant Program Director, faculty member, or other appropriate administrator in a university department or program. A Human Services Practitioner typically specializes in one area within a broad range of community outreach and human services programs, such as Autism and related disabilities, working with relative caregivers and their families, providing education and counseling to Pediatric HIV individuals/families, providing case management to students for specific disabilities or needs, providing intensive behavioral training/support to educators, families and students, or other areas of social and human services programming. A Human Services Practitioner applies professional education, training, and experience to determine appropriate courses of action for clients, conducts action research in field settings, and provides training to clients, families, schools, communities and other professionals regarding a specific behavioral, social or health problems. This position’s requirement for specialized training, along with its assigned duties, must be deemed to meet the requirements for exempt status under the Professional duties exemption of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Work assignments require interaction with clients, including children, adolescents, parents, teachers, and agency staff.Candidates with the appropriate backgrounds whom would be eligible to earn the ITDS certification through mentorship and other internal trainings.This position will be located in Polk County ResponsibilitiesDesigns, develops, coordinates, and conducts training and consultation to families, schools and community service agencies regarding a specific need/problem. Monitors, documents and evaluates the results of these activities. Provides consultation to individuals with disabilities/problems and their families. Provides on-site and phone consultation related to behavior support. Provides consultation to other professionals and support personnel on specific disabilities/needs. Works collaboratively with school district staff, families and outside agency representatives to build capacity for using positive, effective approaches to behavioral intervention. Assists district personnel in designing and implementing training activities focused on positive behavior support. Develops written action plans to provide technical and problem solving assistance to clients. Develops and co-facilitates support groups for families/caregivers; helps link them to local providers of care. Delivers in-service training to educator, families, and service providers, such as awareness presentations, topic focused workshops, and comprehensive community based training.Presents awareness training and activities to the public, including developing and providing materials. Coaches, mentors, and provides consultation to youth/students, assessing individual strengths and weaknesses. Develops Individual Service Plan to track student’s progress and assist with Post secondary choices. Works closely with school administrative staff in recommending solutions and determining appropriate disciplinary actions for students in a program. May draft and recommend to the supervisor new policies and procedures to improve program activities and results. May complete regular home visits to discuss child’s development, complete developmental activity, and discuss unresolved issues. Provides intensive case management to entire family. Attends community meetings and events; makes presentations to community partners; serves on appropriate community committees.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor’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.About UsWorking at USFWith 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 USFThe 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 NoticesThis position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment LawsThe 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 OpportunityThe 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.Similar Jobs