Social and Human Service Assistants
What They Do: 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.
Also Called: Addictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateClinical AssistantResidential Care AssistantSocial Services AideSocial Services AssistantSocial Work AssistantSocial Work AssociateSocial Worker Assistant
Resource Details
Job Zone
- Title:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education:Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Related Experience:A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training:Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Job Zone Examples:Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- SVP Range:(7.0 to < 8.0)