How do they match: 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.

Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.

Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
Present social services program information to the public.
Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

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