How do they match: Social and Human Service Assistants

  • Community Support Specialist
  • Direct Support Specialist
  • Direct Support Worker
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Family Support Worker
  • Human Services Technician
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Peer Support Specialist
  • Recovery Support Specialist
  • Social Service Technician

  • 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.

  • Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
  • Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.