Social and Human Service Assistants
What They Do: 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.
Also Called: Addictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateClinical AssistantResidential Care AssistantSocial Services AideSocial Services AssistantSocial Work AssistantSocial Work AssociateSocial Worker Assistant
Resource Details
Detailed Work Activities
- Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
- Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
- Write reports or evaluations.
- Maintain social services program records.
- Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
- Help clients get needed services or resources.
- Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
- Present social services program information to the public.