As of June 2026, Social and Human Service Assistants has an AI-exposure score of 61/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Social and Human Service Assistants

61/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 70% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$45,930. About 50,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.

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How you compare to similar Community & Social Service roles

Social and Human Service Assistants (you)
61
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59
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
59
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
63
Health Education Specialists
64
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
56
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  • Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
  • Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
  • Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  • Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
  • Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
Augmentable
  • Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
  • Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
  • Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
  • Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
  • Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
  • Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  • Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
  • Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
  • Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  • Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
  • Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
Durable
  • Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.

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Social and Human Service Assistants 61
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80% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$60,280
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Healthcare Social Workers
64% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$67,880
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Marriage and Family Therapists
56% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$66,940
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Mental Health Counselor
48% skills overlap · Low exposure · ~US$53,710
31
Rehabilitation Counselors
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$46,850
59
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
40% skills overlap · Elevated exposure · ~US$64,330
56
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40% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$100,580
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Social and Human Service Assistants — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)

California: US$51,090New York: US$47,190Texas: US$45,860

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$45,930. More states are being added.

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