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About This Career Path

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Environment

Social and human service assistants work for nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service agencies, and state and local governments. They generally work full time, and some work nights and weekends.

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Social and Human Service Assistants

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families.

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Salary Breakdown

Social and Human Service Assistants

Average

$38,930

ANNUAL

$18.72

HOURLY

Entry Level

$28,100

ANNUAL

$13.51

HOURLY

Mid Level

$37,080

ANNUAL

$17.83

HOURLY

Expert Level

$50,970

ANNUAL

$24.50

HOURLY

Projected Jobs

Social and Human Service Assistants

18,800

Projected job openings through 2030

Top Expected Tasks

Social and Human Service Assistants

01

Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.

02

Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.

03

Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.

04

Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.

05

Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

06

Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.

07

Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

08

Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.

09

Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.

10

Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Social and Human Service Assistants

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Administrative

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Service Orientation

SKILL

Coordination

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Speech Clarity

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