Occupation
Social and Human Service Assistants
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
O*NET 31.0 · 21-1093.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
- 02Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
- 03Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
- 04Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
- 05Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
- 06Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
- 07Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
- 08Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
- 09Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
- 10Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
- 11Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
- 12Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
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