For example, aides with college preparation often have more direct contact with clients. With a college degree, they may manage a group home, coordinate program activities, or provide counseling under the supervision of a social worker. Aides who do not have a college degree often do typing, filing, and basic interviewing. Social Service Aides is in the Health Services Career Cluster. Occasionally judge the distance between objects when doing activities Occasionally lift and move objects that weigh up to 20 pounds Occasionally need to see the difference between colors Occasionally use arms and hands to reach for and hold objects, such as forms Occasionally use fingers to make fine movements, such as type Work Setting Social service aides work inside.
Aides often work in an office or a group home.
Some aides visit clients in their homes. Most aides work 40-hour weeks. Sometimes aides work on weekends and evenings. Residential facilities need workers at all hours of the day. This work can be fulfilling.