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An important part of a settlement worker’s job is interviewing clients to assess their needs. Clients may need help getting a job, finding housing, managing money, or dealing with a family dispute. Many of these topics have both legal and non-legal issues. As part of the assessment interview, you can help identify legal issues by asking the client to tell you more about their situation. Here are some examples.
An important part of a settlement worker’s job is interviewing clients to assess their needs. Clients may need help getting a job, finding housing, managing money, or dealing with a family dispute. Many of these topics have both legal and non-legal issues. As part of the assessment interview, you can help identify legal issues by asking the client to tell you more about their situation. Here are some examples.