Unit Family & Community Services

Social and human services assistants are the frontline in dealing with people and interacting one-on-one with clients.

• True

• False

Program directors and caseworkers are examples of community health workers.

• True

• False

Caseworkers have a small caseload of one or two clients whom they manage.

• True

• False

Social workers are advocates for people who know how to help themselves.

• True

• False

Development officers are responsible for securing funding to meet program goals and objectives.

• True

• False

Caseworker positions typically require an internship prior to employment.

• True

• False

People often belong to several social systems at the same time.

• True

• False

Being well informed is one way family and community services workers can be involved in shaping public policy.

• True

• False

Civic engagement works best when citizens get involved to further their own agendas.

• True

• False

In family and community services, the higher-paying jobs tend to have more direct client contact.

• True

• False