# 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. - Code: 21-1093.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 21-1093) - Family: [Community & Social Service](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-21), one of its 18 occupations - Tasks: 19 tasks (8 core and 11 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1093.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/21-1093.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. Core task · Task 21179 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 2. Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients. Core task · Task 21180 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 3. Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients. Core task · Task 3754 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2020 4. Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures. Core task · Task 3755 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 5. Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior. Core task · Task 3757 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020 6. Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history. Core task · Task 3759 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020 7. Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance. Core task · Task 3753 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020 8. Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping. Core task · Task 3756 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020 9. Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution. Supplemental task · Task 3758 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 10. Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals. Supplemental task · Task 3770 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020 11. Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families. Supplemental task · Task 3765 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 12. Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use. Supplemental task · Task 3764 · Rated by 66 people who do the job, August 2020 13. Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets. Supplemental task · Task 3772 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 14. Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms. Supplemental task · Task 3771 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 15. Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations. Supplemental task · Task 3762 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 16. Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices. Supplemental task · Task 3767 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 17. Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation. Supplemental task · Task 3763 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2020 18. Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile. Supplemental task · Task 3761 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2020 19. Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds. Supplemental task · Task 3768 · Rated by 69 people who do the job, August 2020 ## More in Community & Social Service - [Child, Family, and School Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1021.00): 21 tasks - [Clergy](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2011.00): 21 tasks - [Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1099.00): no tasks listed - [Community Health Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1094.00): 28 tasks - [Counselors, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1019.00): no tasks listed - [Directors, Religious Activities and Education](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2021.00): 19 tasks - [Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1012.00): 35 tasks - [Health Education Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1091.00): 16 tasks - [Healthcare Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1022.00): 17 tasks - [Marriage and Family Therapists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1013.00): 15 tasks - [Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1023.00): 13 tasks - [Mental Health Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1014.00): 27 tasks - [Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1092.00): 21 tasks - [Rehabilitation Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1015.00): 17 tasks - [Religious Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-2099.00): no tasks listed - [Social Workers, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/21-1011.00): 23 tasks ## Where this comes from Quoted from O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, under CC BY 4.0: free to copy and reuse, with credit. 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