Social and Human Service Assistants

What Does a Social and Human Service Assistants 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
• 2Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
• 3Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
• 4Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
• 5Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
• 6Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
• 7Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
• 8Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.

Required Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring
• Database software
• Electronic medical record EMR software
• MEDITECH software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office software
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Social and Human Service Assistants Salary