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

Work Context

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Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within TeamsHow frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?Responce
  • Every day (98)
Contact With OthersHow much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?Responce
  • Constant contact with others (88)
  • Contact with others most of the time (12)
E-MailHow frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?Responce
  • Every day (81)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (18)
Telephone ConversationsHow often do you have telephone conversations in this job?Responce
  • Every day (82)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (15)
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or TeamHow important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (71)
  • Very important (20)
Deal With External Customers or the Public in GeneralHow important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (64)
  • Very important (21)
  • Important (14)
Written Letters and MemosHow frequently does your job require written letters and memos?Responce
  • Every day (53)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (31)
  • Once a month or more but not every week (15)
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work ActivitiesHow important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?Responce
  • Extremely important (46)
  • Very important (46)
Indoors, Environmentally ControlledHow often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?Responce
  • Every day (80)
  • Never (20)
Time PressureHow often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?Responce
  • Every day (51)
  • Once a week or more but not every day (31)