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.
- Tasks
- 19 tasks8 core, 11 supplemental
- Family
- Community & Social ServiceOne of its 18 occupations
- Code
- 21-1093.00SOC 2018: 21-1093
What the work is made of
8 core tasks and 11 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.Core taskTask 21179Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 2. Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.Core taskTask 21180Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 3. Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.Core taskTask 3754Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 4. Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.Core taskTask 3755Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 5. Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.Core taskTask 3757Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 6. Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.Core taskTask 3759Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 7. Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.Core taskTask 3753Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 8. Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.Core taskTask 3756Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 9. Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.Supplemental taskTask 3758Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 10. Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.Supplemental taskTask 3770Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 11. Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.Supplemental taskTask 3765Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 12. Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.Supplemental taskTask 3764Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 13. Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.Supplemental taskTask 3772Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 14. Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.Supplemental taskTask 3771Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 15. Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.Supplemental taskTask 3762Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 16. Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.Supplemental taskTask 3767Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 17. Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.Supplemental taskTask 3763Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 18. Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.Supplemental taskTask 3761Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2020
- Task 19. Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.Supplemental taskTask 3768Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 21-1093
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