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SOCIAL SERVICES ASSISTANT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- social services assistant
1, record 1, English, social%20services%20assistant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A social services assistant helps clients solve a variety of personal and family problems, along with a registered psychologist, social worker or medical professional. The assistant keeps records of each client's progress, and may also perform more direct functions like counseling or arranging social activities and meetings. The social services assistant can work for a local government agency or a private company. 1, record 1, English, - social%20services%20assistant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- social service assistant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- assistant en services sociaux
1, record 1, French, assistant%20en%20services%20sociaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assistante en services sociaux 2, record 1, French, assistante%20en%20services%20sociaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social services assistant
1, record 2, English, social%20services%20assistant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assistant en services sociaux
1, record 2, French, assistant%20en%20services%20sociaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- assistante en services sociaux 1, record 2, French, assistante%20en%20services%20sociaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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