Free social and human service assistant job description template
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Social and Human Service Assistant
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Social and Human Service Assistant who helps clients find and use community services, working with social workers and case managers. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Help determine what type of aid clients need
- Work with clients and other professionals to develop a treatment plan
- Help clients find assistance with daily activities, such as eating and bathing
- Research services such as food assistance programs and Medicaid
- Coordinate services provided to clients
- Help clients complete paperwork to apply for assistance programs
- Check in with clients to ensure services are provided appropriately
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Background check [if required]
- Valid driver's license [if visiting clients]
- Strong listening and documentation skills
Nice to have
- Associate's degree or related coursework
- Bilingual skills
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Open Door Community Services, a small nonprofit.
Open Door Community Services is hiring a Human Service Assistant (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). You'll meet with clients, help complete applications and coordinate referrals. A background check is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a social and human service assistant does
A social and human service assistant helps clients find and use community services, working with social workers and case managers. Typical duties include:
- Help determine what type of aid clients need
- Work with clients and other professionals to develop a treatment plan
- Help clients find assistance with daily activities, such as eating and bathing
- Research services such as food assistance programs and Medicaid
- Coordinate services provided to clients
- Help clients complete paperwork to apply for assistance programs
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says some employers may require a criminal background check and that social and human service assistants also may need a valid driver's license.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social and Human Service Assistants.
How much does a social and human service assistant make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
What privacy rules apply to client records?
Social service organizations handle sensitive information. Ask your attorney or funder what rules apply, and train every new hire on confidentiality before they see a client file.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.