According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. | 87% |
| Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients. | 82% |
| Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution. | 82% |
| Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts. | 81% |
| Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients. | 79% |
| Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures. | 79% |
| Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior. | 78% |
| Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals. | 75% |
| Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history. | 75% |
| Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance. | 72% |
| Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families. | 70% |
| Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping. | 68% |
| Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use. | 66% |
| Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets. | 62% |
| Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms. | 61% |
| Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations. | 60% |
| Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices. | 58% |
| Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation. | 57% |
| Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile. | 56% |
| Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds. | 52% |
