A professional who advises family in private home in dealing with problems, such as nutrition, cleanliness, and household utilities. Respnsibilities include:

• Advises and assists family members in planning nutritious meals, purchasing and preparing foods, and utilizing commodities from surplus food programs.
• Assists head of household in training and disciplining children, assigns and schedules housekeeping duties to children according to their capabilities, and encourages parents to take interest in children's schoolwork and assist them in establishing good study habits.
• Explains fundamental hygiene principles and renders bedside care to individuals who are ill, and trains other family members to provide required care.
• Participates in evaluating needs of individuals served, and confers with caseworker to plan for continuing additional services.