What You'll Do

  • Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
  • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
  • Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
  • Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.0/5
Speaking 4.0/5
Social Perceptiveness 4.0/5
Service Orientation 3.88/5
Reading Comprehension 3.75/5
Coordination 3.75/5
Writing 3.62/5
Critical Thinking 3.62/5
Monitoring 3.62/5
Persuasion 3.38/5
Active Learning 3.25/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.25/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

Common styles

Integrity, Dependability, Concern for Others, Cooperation, Stress Tolerance

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Expression 4.0/5
Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Speech Clarity 3.88/5
Speech Recognition 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Database software Electronic medical record EMR software MEDITECH software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking PointClickCare healthcare software Web browser software Word processing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Integrity (High importance: 4.77/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.62/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.5/5)
  • Stress Tolerance (High importance: 4.48/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

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