Social and Human Service Assistants

Social and Human Service Assistants typically perform the following tasks: • Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. • Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients. • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients. • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures. • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior. • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history. • Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance. • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping. • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution. • Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals. • Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families. • Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use. • Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets. • Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms. • Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations. • Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices. • Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation. • Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile. • Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds. • Teach parenting techniques to family members.