OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of social and human service assistants is projected to grow 8 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. Job prospects are expected to be excellent, particularly for applicants with appropriate post-secondary education.
According to the California Occupational Guides, jobs for Social and Human Service Assistants are expected to increase by 9 percent, or 48,900 jobs between 2023 and 2033.
Typical Starting Salary for Graduates
Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
Workers on average earn $63,130.
10% of workers earn $46,680 or less.
Many employers provide medical insurance and other benefits, including dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation.
STUDENT RESOURCES
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Student Research Sites
- U. S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.os.dhhs.gov - Santa Rosa Junior College Library
http://www.santarosa.edu/library - The Library of Congress
https://www.loc.gov/
Job Search Information Sites
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 00-01
http://www.bls.gov/audience/jobseekers.htm - Sonoma County Job Link
http://www.socojoblink.org - California: Employment Development Department Labor Market Information
http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/
Professional Organizations
- California Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors
http://www.caadac.org - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
http://www.caade.org - California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
http://www.cadtp.org - California Certified Wellness Coach
http://www.cawellnesscoach.org - Council for Standards in Human Service Education
http://www.cshse.org - National Organization for Human Services
http://www.nationalhumanservices.org - National Association of Social Workers
https://www.socialworkers.org - County of Sonoma
http://www.sonoma-county.org - National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
http://naadac.org - American Counseling Association
http://www.counseling.org
