Career Profile Social & Human Service Assistants Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $37,500 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Social and human service assistants provide client services in a variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. General Information 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. Excludes Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015), Psychiatric Technicians (29-2053), Personal Care Aides (31-1122), and Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (43-4061). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Social & Human Service Assistants Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 125 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 125 openings per year are projected for Social & Human Service Assistants. +18.5% Employment Change Employment for Social & Human Service Assistants is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.5% between 2023 and 2028. $18.04 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $18.04/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.89, while experienced workers are paid $21.23. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 733 Social & Human Service Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 869. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Social & Human Service Assistants are Individual and Family Services, Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities, and Outpatient Care Centers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Social & Human Service Assistants include Customer and Personal Service, Psychology, and Therapy and Counseling. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Social & Human Service Assistants is Bachelor's. 72% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
