Social and Human Service Assistants
SOC Code: 21-1093
Social and Human Service Assistantss assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 83.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Speaking.
AI-Proof Score: 83.2 — Very High
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Median Salary
$45,120
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Job Growth
6.4%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Social Perceptiveness
- •Speaking
- •Active Listening
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Critical Thinking
- •Service Orientation
- •Writing
Common 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.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation