Prevention Care Educator
Tampa
Thursday, 21 May 2026
This position will contribute to four initiatives: promoting HIV/ STI screenings and Pr. EP use in the Hillsborough and Pinellas County youth aged 13 to 24, expanding Pr. EP use in area youth for which it is indicated, supporting Youth Advisory Board (YAB) and Community Consortium activities as they relate to HIV prevention, and overseeing educational activities related to HIV prevention and health promotion. The position will report directly to the Project Director for the grant and will work closely with the clinic’s Outreach Coordinator. This position will require a Level II Background Check. This position is grant funded. HIV/ HCV/ Substance Use Screening Duties: 25%Obtain certification in rapid HIV testing (500/501 training through Department of Health) if not certified. Work with the Outreach Coordinator and Testing Team to create a program for YYC Outreach screenings for youth in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Interact with USF HIV Program staff to ensure continuity of care for youth newly diagnosed or reengaged in care and staff awareness of grant initiatives. Assist with data management for grant deliverables. Assist in HIV/ STI testing processes at YYC per availability and clinic needs Pr. EP Promotion Duties: 20%Work with the YYC Clinical Team to increase Pr. EP uptake and persistence in patients as needed. Facilitate referrals for Pr. EP services for youth enrolling in Pr. EP research studies. Create protocol for providing Pr. EP services to unfunded patients. Work with Clinical and Outreach teams to promote Pr. EP education content Community Duties – YAB, Consortium, Outreach: 20%Create initiative for outreach activities in Pinellas County working in conjunction with community partners. Work with Outreach Team to promote YAB attendance in line with grant deliverables and provide educational content related to HIV prevention for meetings. Work with Program Director to plan Consortium content related to HIV prevention in line with grant deliverables. Assist in planning and execution of HIV prevention content at USF-sponsored Wellness Summit for Youth Educational Duties: 25%Work with the Outreach Team to publicize YYC services and prevention messaging to youth communities. Assist in developing social media campaigns tailored to HIV prevention. Work with Clinic Director and YAB to develop educational materials and media tools aimed at patients and area providers. Work with Education Team to coordinate efforts across outreach, clinic, After. Hours, and social media activities Other duties as needed and appropriate: 10% Minimum Qualifications:This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master’s degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health or related field or equivalent work experience HIV 500/501 certified. Strong communication and organizational skills. Adept in use of Microsoft Office tools Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate ( 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 analternative 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.