DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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
Wages Updated to Third Quarter, 2012

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	17,200	654	$14.46/hr	$0.19/hr	$9.97/hr	$11.40/hr	$13.72/hr	$17.17/hr	$20.67/hr
U S	359,860	2,879	$15.09/hr	$0.06/hr	$9.42/hr	$11.26/hr	$14.12/hr	$17.90/hr	$22.46/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Other Regional Data For Social and Human Service Assistants Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities 7,790 $14.12/hr N/A EDR 3 - Arrowhead 2,160 $12.23/hr N/A EDR 10 - Southeast 1,260 $13.58/hr N/A EDR 9 - South Central 860 $17.04/hr N/A EDR 7W- Central 560 $13.65/hr N/A EDR 4 - West Central 510 $12.94/hr N/A EDR 5 - North Central 440 $11.85/hr N/A EDR 6E- Southwest Central 430 $12.64/hr N/A EDR 8 - Southwest 320 $11.88/hr N/A EDR 7E- East Central 260 $17.03/hr N/A EDR 2 - Headwaters 250 $13.67/hr N/A EDR 1 - Northwest 210 $11.74/hr N/A EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley 100 $11.39/hr N/A

• Visits individuals in homes or attends group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
• Interviews individuals and family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
• Advises clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, and housekeeping.
• Provides information on and refers individuals to public or private agencies and community services for assistance.
• Assists in locating housing for displaced individuals.
• Monitors free, supplementary meal program to ensure cleanliness of facility and that eligibility guidelines are met for persons receiving meals.
• Observes clients' food selections and recommends alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
• Meets with youth groups to acquaint them with consequences of delinquent acts.
• Keeps records and prepares reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
• Submits to and reviews reports and problems with superior.
• Informs tenants of facilities, such as laundries and playgrounds.
• Demonstrates use and care of equipment for tenant use.
• Explains rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation and maintenance requirements, and parking regulations.
• Transports and accompanies clients to shopping area and to appointments, using automobile.
• Oversees day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
• Consults with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
• Cares for children in client's home during client's appointments.
• Observes and discusses meal preparation and suggests alternate methods of food preparation.
• Assists in planning of food budget, utilizing charts and sample budgets.
• Assists clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.