Social services assistant vs human services assistant

Differences between social services assistant and human services assistant duties and responsibilities

Social services assistant example responsibilities.

• Initial triage of members, administrative intake of members and managing the admission/discharge information post-notification.
• Assist individuals and families in need with applications for food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, cash assistance and housing.
• Develop, organize and conduct programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships and rehabilitation.
• Verify Medicare coverage/ benefits/ obtain prior authorization.
• Process specialize Medicaid applications receive from government agencies and social service organizations which require urgent processing.
• Establish, maintain and generate military and community contacts structure to address various services available to respective patients.
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Human services assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage client medical data in accordance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Assist residents with ADL's, social interactions, meals.
• Provide care (ADL's) -serve trays/shower, escort clients/court/cafeteria, monitor ward checks/precautions/restraints/behavior/safety, census, orient new admissions.
• Assist individuals in the participation of leisure-time activities and recreation as appropriate including anything outline in the individuals IP.
• Document progress and communicate to MHMR case manager.