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Social and Human Service Assistants

  • Bright Outlook
  • Rapid Growth

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.

What you’d do

  • 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.

Skills that matter

  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Coordination
  • Reading Comprehension

How to get there

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

Also called

  • Advocate
  • Clinical Assistant
  • Social Work Associate
  • Social Worker Assistant
  • Addictions Counselor Assistant
  • Residential Care Assistant

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