Youth mentor vs social services assistant

Differences between youth mentor and social services assistant duties and responsibilities

Youth mentor example responsibilities.

• Lead youth in discussions about HIV prevention & awareness
• Assist in achieving and maintaining DoD certification and national accreditation or equivalent compliance.
• Maintain cleanliness of the establishment at all times.
• Administer first aid and CPR as required, and medication as directed.
• Conduct tutorial sessions in all areas of mathematics; therefore, a strong math background is mandatory.
• Train in CPR, PCS (positive control systems), and dispensing and administration of oral medication.
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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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