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Social and Human Service Assistants

Community and Social Service · SOC 21-1093

0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$45,930
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
57,500
Proj. Annual Openings
437,860
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score

AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.

AI Exposure Analysis

AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure5.2%

Top Skills

1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Social Perceptiveness
4.Service Orientation
5.Reading Comprehension

O*NET occupation profile

What this work involves

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.

Common titles: Addictions Counselor Assistant, Advocate, Clinical Assistant, Residential Care Assistant, Social Services Aide, Social Services Assistant

Representative Tasks

  • 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.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health.
  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
  • Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
  • Write reports or evaluations.

Tools & Technologies

MEDITECH software · hotMicrosoft Access · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotDatabase softwareElectronic medical record EMR softwarePointClickCare healthcare software

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Employment Projections & AI Exposure

12
Occupations Shown
5.2%
Avg AI Exposure
9
Bright Outlook

Sector Comparison

MetricThis CareerSector Average
AI Exposure0.0%5.2%
OutlookBright ↗75% Bright
Median Salary$45,930N/A
AI Resiliency100/100N/A