Social & Human Service Assistants

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Job Description


	Assist professionals from a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, to provide client services, as well as support for families. May assist clients in identifying available benefits and social and community services and help clients obtain them. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or adult daycare.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Social and Human Service Assistants

While a bachelor's degree usually is not required, employers increasingly seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school. Employment is projected to grow much faster than average. Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for applicants with appropriate postsecondary education, but pay is low.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Social and human service assistants
Individual and Family Services	75,710
Local Government (OES Designation)	45,650
State Government (OES Designation)	42,790
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities	37,780
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	22,640
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services	17,920
Outpatient Care Centers	17,340
Other Residential Care Facilities	11,450
Social Advocacy Organizations	10,130
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	9,230

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Social and human service assistants
Average Annual Salary	$29,880
Average Hourly Wage	$14.37
Total Employment	344,050