Social Services
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. 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.
Median salary
$45,120
Typical range
$33k – $64k
Job outlook
+6% (faster than average)
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Education
Typical entry: Bachelor's degree
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Junior Social and Human Service Assistants
Entry / Junior
$33,280
~2 yrs to advance
Social and Human Service Assistants
Established
$45,120
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Social and Human Service Assistants
Senior
$54,485
Key skills
A typical day
- •Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
- •Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
- •Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
- •Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
- •Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Social Services
Explore all- University of Michigan18% admit · $87,000 grad pay
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Wisconsin–Madison49% admit · $72,000 grad pay
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