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Social and Human Service Assistants

Human Services Workers

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Assist 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.

A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement, but employers often seek individuals with relevant work experience or education beyond high school.
Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
Job opportunities should be excellent, particularly for applicants with appropriate postsecondary education; but wages remain low.