SOC 21-1093
Social and Human Service Assistants
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ47/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ424,220
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$45K
$33K โ $64K
Projected Growth
๐+6.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค83/100
High exposure
๐ก Social and Human Service Assistants face a risk score of 47/100 โ 3 points above the national average of 44. With 83/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $45K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 47/100, Social and Human Service Assistants faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven case management and resource matching are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 424,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment and deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Social and Human Service Assistants?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven case management and resource matching
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Automated eligibility assessment for social programs
Chatbot counseling and mental health screening tools
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Crisis intervention requiring immediate human judgment
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
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.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Therapy and Counseling
English Language
Administrative
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 80% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 78% |
| Counselors, All Other | 24 | $50K | 76% |