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Detailed occupation · 21-1093

Social and Human Service Assistants

Official English titleSocial and Human Service Assistants

01 / Official English duty definition

Official English duty definition

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. Excludes “Rehabilitation Counselors” (21-1015), “Psychiatric Technicians” (29-2053), “Personal Care Aides” (31-1122), and “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs” (43-4061).

02 / Classification parents

Classification parents

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Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists21-1000
Broad occupation
Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists21-1090
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