Social and Human Service Assistants
Human Services · Family & Community Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $33,840; experienced workers reach $60,460. About 2,150 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +12.9%
- Openings a year
- 311
- Employed in 2024
- 2,539
Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Short-term on-the-job training
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
1 program, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Speaking4.1
- Social Perceptiveness4.1
- Active Listening4.0
- Service Orientation4.0
- Reading Comprehension4.0
- Coordination3.4
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Writing3.9
What the work is
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.
- Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
- 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.
- Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
- Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
- Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less10%
- Some college16%
- Associate degree18%
- Bachelor's degree40%
- Master's degree11%
- Doctoral or professional4%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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