Also called: Case Aide, Human Services Technician
Helps social workers and agencies connect clients with food, housing, benefits, and other services.
Helps a family fill out food-assistance applications, drives a client to a doctor's appointment, and calls shelters to find an open bed. Keeps careful records of every contact.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training; an associate in human services helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Human Services, Social Work.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI can fill benefit forms and find shelter beds, so fewer assistants may be needed; driving and helping clients in person stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to nonprofits and social service agencies for case aide or human service assistant jobs
Classes: Psychology, Sociology, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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