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21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants

Occupational Description:
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. Excludes "Rehabilitation Counselors" (21-1015), "Psychiatric Technicians" (29-2053), "Personal Care Aides" (39-9021), and "Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs" (43-4061).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	12,260	687	$22.98/hr	$17.77/hr	$19.37/hr	$22.54/hr	$25.20/hr	$29.92/hr
U S	409,310	3,684	$21.91/hr	$15.22/hr	$17.72/hr	$20.51/hr	$24.41/hr	$30.62/hr

Leading Industries for Social and Human Service Assistants

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Financial Activities	510	$24.83/hr
Professional and Business Services	150	$21.67/hr
Education and Health Services	9,160	$22.12/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	N/A	N/A
Other Services	730	$21.85/hr
Public Administration	1,710	$25.74/hr

Other Regional Data for Social and Human Service Assistants

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	160	$22.05/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	250	$21.55/hr	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	270	$21.64/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	320	$21.46/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	400	$22.54/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	460	$21.15/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	490	$22.84/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	490	$21.74/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	620	$26.40/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	740	$22.15/hr	7.2%
Northwest Balance of State	780	$22.51/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	920	$19.93/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	990	$21.76/hr	7.6%
Northwest Minnesota	990	$22.51/hr	8.0%
Northeast Minnesota	1,060	$20.61/hr	6.3%
Southwest Minnesota	1,090	$24.01/hr	5.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	7,300	$22.59/hr	7.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	7,850	$22.59/hr	N/A
Minnesota	12,260	$22.54/hr	7.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	8,280	$33.22/hr	5.6%
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	4,210	$30.04/hr	6.8%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool	1,530	$73,443.36/yr	3.2%
Occupational Therapists	3,070	$42.02/hr	11.0%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	1,740	$40.06/hr	5.0%
Marriage and Family Therapists	4,230	$32.63/hr	14.7%
Healthcare Social Workers	2,710	$33.91/hr	5.8%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	3,210	$32.64/hr	6.5%

Task for Social and Human Service Assistants

Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
Meet with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
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.
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.