Job Outlook through 2028

Employment Current: 19,750
Employment Projected: 21,670
Percentage Change: 9.7%

Education/Training

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree.

Sample Job Titles

• Advocate
• Caseworker
• Community Coordinator
• Family Support Worker
• Home based Assistant
• Human Services Program Specialist
• Mental Health Technician
• Outreach Specialist
• Social Services Assistant
• Social Work Associate

Duties

• Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
• Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
• Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
• Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
• Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

Skills

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Average Wages in PA

Entry Level: $24,650
Average: $35,210
Experienced: $48,800

Learn More at O*NET Online: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00