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Markdown
49 lines
3.2 KiB
Markdown
# Tasks & work activities — social work assistant
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 21-1093.00 (Social and Human Service Assistants).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
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- **[Core]** Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
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- **[Core]** Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
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- **[Core]** Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
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- **[Core]** Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
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- **[Core]** Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
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- **[Core]** Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
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- **[Core]** Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
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- **[Supplemental]** Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
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- **[Supplemental]** Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
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- **[Supplemental]** Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
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- **[Supplemental]** Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
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- **[Supplemental]** Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
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- **[Supplemental]** Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
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- **[Supplemental]** Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
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- **[Supplemental]** Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
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- **[Supplemental]** Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
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- **[Supplemental]** Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
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- **[Supplemental]** Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Advise clients or community groups on health issues.
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- Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
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- Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
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- Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
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- Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.
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- Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
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- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
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- Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
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- Help clients get needed services or resources.
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- Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
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- Maintain social services program records.
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- Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
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- Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups.
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- Present social services program information to the public.
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- Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.
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- Refer clients to community or social service programs.
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- Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
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- Transport clients to appointments.
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- Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.
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- Write reports or evaluations.
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