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Assist 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.

Currently Employed: 1,453

Yearly Projected Openings: 70

Typical Hourly Wage: $16.51 - $25.40

Typical Annual Salary: $34,300 - $52,800

• Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
• Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
• Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
• Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
• Monitor free, supplementary meal program to ensure cleanliness of facility and that eligibility guidelines are met for persons receiving meals.
• Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
• Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
• Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
• Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
• Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.

• Automobiles or cars
• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Special purpose telephones

• Data base user interface and query software
• Medical software
• Office suite software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software