Essential Spanish for Social Services

Social Services ProvidersPublic Assistance Case ManagersSubstance Abuse, STD/AIDS, and Mental Health Counselors Child Welfare Case Workers. Ready to use on the job, Essential Spanish for Social Services is indispensable for any social service provider who works with Spanish-speaking clients. This book-cassette program has everything you need to communicate immediately and effectively! No previous knowledge of Spanish is required. Essential Spanish for Social Services covers common situations, such as filling out an assessment, providing counseling, explaining HIV and STD prevention and testing, establishing eligibility for government programs, dealing with addiction, and investigating cases of sexual abuse or domestic violence.. The 384-page phrasebook includes more than 2,500 essential Spanish words and phrases, organized by topic.Phonetic transcriptions help you pronounce Spanish correctly.Culture notes address sensitive issues.Spanish-English/English-Spanish glossary and grammar summary are great for reference. The two 90-minute cassettes can be used to improve your conversation and comprehension skills while you're in the car, exercising, or at home.. The reference guide fits in your pocket and contains the most important words and expressions you'll need on the job.