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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

Tools Used

NameExample
Special purpose telephones
  • Amplified telephones
  • Hearing impaired telephones
Photocopiers
  • Photocopying equipment
Desktop calculator
  • 10-key calculators
Automobiles or cars
  • Passenger vehicles
Notebook computers
  • Laptop computers
Laser printers
  • Computer laser printers
Laser fax machine
  • Laser facsimile machines
Desktop computers
    Personal computers