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Social and Human Service Assistants in Nevada

Social and Human Service Assistants in Nevada

Thinking about a career as a Social and Human Service Assistants in Nevada? Here’s what the data says. Assist other social and human service providers 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” (31-1122), and “Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs” (43-4061).

What do Social and Human Service Assistants Make in Nevada?

For a social and human service assistants working in Nevada, the median annual wage is $39,240 per year (or roughly $18.87/hour).Earnings range from $30,660 at the 10th percentile to $59,130 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $30,660 $14.74
25th percentile $34,510 $16.59
Median (50th) $39,240 $18.87
75th percentile $48,240 $23.19
90th percentile $59,130 $28.43
Salary ranges for Social and Human Service Assistants in Nevada

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Nevada relative to the national average — is 0.57, indicating fewer social and human service assistants per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, social and human service assistants earn a median of $69,957 per year ($33.63/hour), lower than the Nevada median.

Social and Human Service Assistants earnings in Nevada vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 231,978 social and human service assistants in the U.S.. In Nevada alone, about 2,410 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 5,000 social and human service assistants.

Social and Human Service Assistants in Nevada vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Social and Human Service Assistants

Top Nevada Metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

These are the Nevada metros with the most social and human service assistants in Nevada.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV 1,640 $37,410
Reno, NV 500 $43,710
Carson City, NV 60 $45,130

Top States for Social and Human Service Assistants Employment

These states have the highest employment of social and human service assistants work.

State Number Employed
California 58,830
New York 40,700
Pennsylvania 23,590
Texas 21,890
Florida 21,820
Illinois 20,460
New Jersey 15,060
Michigan 12,920
Massachusetts 11,870
Indiana 11,410
Minnesota 11,290
Ohio 11,170
Oregon 10,820
Connecticut 9,080
Georgia 8,720
North Carolina 8,280
Virginia 8,260
Wisconsin 6,950
Arizona 6,900
Washington 6,850

Highest-Paying States for Social and Human Service Assistants

Where social and human service assistants earn the most: social and human service assistants.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $57,210
California $51,780
Washington $49,940
New Jersey $49,000
Minnesota $48,860
Oregon $48,660
Rhode Island $47,620
Massachusetts $47,280
North Dakota $47,010
Colorado $46,730

Skills

Key social and human service assistants skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Service Orientation  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.8 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.5 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.3 / 5
0
5
Therapy and Counseling  3.9 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.7 / 5
0
5
Administrative  3.3 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for social and human service assistants, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • 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.
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
  • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
  • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  • Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
  • Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
  • Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.

Work Activities

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Getting Information
  • Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: MEDITECH software In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

  • Human Services
  • Child Development & Family Studies

Related occupations to social and human service assistants include:

Also Known As

Addictions Counselor Assistant, Advocate, Case Aide, Case Management Assistant, Case Management Coordinator, Case Work Aide, Certified Peer Specialist, Child Advocate, Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Children's Aide, Client Advocate, Clinical Assistant, Clinical Social Work Aide, Community Advocate, Community Aide.

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