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Social and Human Service Assistants: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 19 tasks, including 8 marked Core and 11 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2020.
19 tasks shown
Core · Task 21179 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
Core · Task 21180 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
Core · Task 3754 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Core · Task 3755 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
Core · Task 3757 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
Core · Task 3759 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Core · Task 3753 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
Core · Task 3756 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
Supplemental · Task 3758 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
Supplemental · Task 3770 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
Supplemental · Task 3765 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
Supplemental · Task 3764 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
Supplemental · Task 3772 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
Supplemental · Task 3771 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
Supplemental · Task 3762 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
Supplemental · Task 3767 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
Supplemental · Task 3763 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
Supplemental · Task 3761 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
Supplemental · Task 3768 · 08/2020 · Incumbent
Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
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