Career Summary

Social Workers assist clients to deal with personal and social problems and employed by social service, government agencies, group homes, correctional facilities and as well as other establishments.

Social Service Workers interview clients to obtain their case histories and other background information. They prepare intake reports, assess their clients and investigate their eligibility for social benefits. If necessary, they will refer their clients to other social services.

Social Service Workers advise and aid recipients of social assistance and pensions. They counsel and provide assistance to clients living in group homes and half way houses and supervise their activities. They also provide crisis intervention and emergency shelter services.

These workers implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, youth services programs and other community and social service programs.