Description
Champion and represent clients' interests within social and human service systems, ensuring access to benefits, protections, and community resources across areas such as mental health, rehabilitation, substance use, housing, and family support. Educate clients on rights and options, coordinate services with providers, and help prevent or resolve issues affecting well-being, relationships, and care.
- • Provide information and referrals to public agencies and community services.
- • Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports for supervisors or partners.
- • Conduct home visits and attend community meetings to explain services, rights, and procedures.
- • Advise clients on accessing SNAP, child care, health coverage, and budgeting.
- • Submit incident, progress, and outcome reports and review cases with supervisors.
- • Facilitate or support group sessions that build self-advocacy and life skills.
- • Interview clients and families to gather social, educational, legal, and health histories.
- • Transport and accompany clients to appointments, court dates, or service providers.
- • Explain eligibility rules, client rights, responsibilities, and grievance processes.
- • Coach clients on safe, affordable meal planning and household management.
- • Educate clients on using assistive devices, online portals, and service systems.
- • Consult with supervisors to tailor advocacy strategies and service plans.
- • Promote economical, nutritious food choices and connect clients to food resources.
- • Inform clients about local resources such as shelters, clinics, childcare, and recreation programs.
- • Assist clients in securing safe, stable housing and navigating landlord communications.
- • Assist clients with completing applications and forms for benefits, housing, or taxes.
- • Help clients develop and follow food and household budgets.
- • Assess client strengths, needs, and barriers to identify appropriate supports and accommodations.
- • Collaborate with social workers and providers to develop and monitor service or safety plans.
- • Advocate on clients' behalf with agencies, landlords, schools, and employers to resolve problems.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
