Social services assistant vs student support services

Differences between social services assistant and student support services 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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Student support services example responsibilities.

• Manage work flow to ensure all payroll transactions are process accurately/timely.
• Assist students to complete and submit FAFSA and scholarship applications as well as course registration.
• Assist students with online FAFSA applications and preparation of loan applications and registering for classes.
• Document progress notes as students pursue their academic plans and register for classes while maintaining FERPA confidentiality laws.
• Sign confidentiality agreement due to FERPA regulations.
• Conduct classroom review sessions for introductory mathematics courses.
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