social-work-assistant/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — social work assistant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 21-1093.00 (Social and Human Service Assistants).

Task statements

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

Detailed work activities

• Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
• Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
• Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
• Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
• Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
• Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
• Help clients get needed services or resources.
• Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
• Maintain social services program records.
• Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
• Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
• Present social services program information to the public.
• Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
• Refer clients to community or social service programs.
• Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
• Write reports or evaluations.