[Core] [69% incumbents] Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
  DWAs: Conduct diagnostic tests to determine patient health. | Examine patients to assess general physical condition.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
  DWAs: Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
  DWAs: Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
  DWAs: Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
  DWAs: Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
  DWAs: Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Advise clients or community groups on health issues.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
  DWAs: Provide basic information to guests, visitors, or clients.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
  DWAs: Write reports or evaluations. | Maintain social services program records.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
  DWAs: Transport clients to appointments.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
  DWAs: Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
  DWAs: Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
  DWAs: Help clients get needed services or resources.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
  DWAs: Monitor nutrition related activities of individuals or groups. | Advise clients or community groups on health issues.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
  DWAs: Write reports or evaluations.

[Core] [66% incumbents] Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
  DWAs: Present social services program information to the public. | Refer clients to community or social service programs.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
  DWAs: Demonstrate activity techniques or equipment use.

[EMERGING:New] Teach parenting techniques to family members.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.48 lvl:5.40) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:4.28 lvl:5.02) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.94 lvl:4.99) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  English Language (imp:3.74 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.34 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.27 lvl:3.42) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.21 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Education and Training (imp:3.14 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Law and Government (imp:2.82 lvl:2.66) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.61 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.52 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.32 lvl:1.92) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Administration and Management (imp:2.12 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:1.85 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:1.83 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.78 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Foreign Language (imp:1.78 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.66 lvl:1.03) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.52 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:1.44 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.42 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.41 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Production and Processing (imp:1.37 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Biology (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.19 lvl:0.35) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Design (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.01) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visualization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.74 lvl:4.44) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.51 lvl:4.14) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Getting Information (imp:4.29 lvl:3.54) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.07 lvl:4.50) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.04 lvl:5.28) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.02 lvl:4.43) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Working with Computers (imp:3.99 lvl:2.71) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.85 lvl:3.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.72 lvl:3.58) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.72 lvl:4.24) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.69 lvl:3.81) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.66 lvl:3.59) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.65 lvl:3.42) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.63 lvl:4.13) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.61 lvl:4.14) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.60 lvl:3.74) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.56 lvl:3.71) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.56 lvl:4.05) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.55 lvl:2.76) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.48 lvl:3.55) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.47 lvl:3.76) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.43 lvl:4.21) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.42 lvl:3.24) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.37 lvl:3.50) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.34 lvl:3.50) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.32 lvl:2.70) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Processing Information (imp:3.26 lvl:3.10) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.96 lvl:2.54) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.86 lvl:2.54) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.55 lvl:1.93) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.45 lvl:2.10) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.39 lvl:2.17) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.39 lvl:2.38) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.27 lvl:2.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.16 lvl:1.87) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.99 lvl:2.45) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.94 lvl:1.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.63 lvl:0.92) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.45 lvl:0.62) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.45) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:2.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity (imp:2.17) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:1.95) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.89) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.86) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.64) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Initiative (imp:1.47) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.18) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.16) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.93) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:0.84) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.81) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.61) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 437,860
  annual_median    : $45,930
  annual_pct10     : $34,200
  annual_pct25     : $38,150
  annual_pct75     : $54,350
  annual_pct90     : $63,290
  annual_mean      : $47,690
  hourly_median    : $22.08

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($59,460)
  lowest_state     : Mississippi ($31,200)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.906x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,780  median: $  44,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   84,730  median: $  50,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   32,450  median: $  46,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   17,720  median: $  45,310
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,550  median: $  47,200
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    4,750  median: $  59,020
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,970  median: $  46,450
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,000  median: $  51,370
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,980  median: $  41,000
  Retail Trade                             emp:      570  median: $  49,340

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (13 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  281,780  median: $  44,800
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   84,730  median: $  50,650
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:   32,450  median: $  46,520
  Educational Services                     emp:   17,720  median: $  45,310
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,550  median: $  47,200
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:    4,750  median: $  59,020
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,970  median: $  46,450
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,000  median: $  51,370
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,980  median: $  41,000
  Retail Trade                             emp:      570  median: $  49,340

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:00:21.464672Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Human services (similarity: 0.5714)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_services
  QID: Q17027869
  Extract: Human services is for people who need interdisciplinary field of study with the objective of meeting human needs through an applied knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations 

  Title: Virtual assistant (similarity: 0.5000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_assistant
  QID: Q3467906
  Extract: A virtual assistant (VA) is a software agent that can perform a range of tasks or services for a user based on user input, such as commands or questions, including verbal ones. Such technologies often incorporate chatbot capabilities to streamline task execution. The interaction may be via text, gra

  Title: United States Department of Health and Human Services (similarity: 0.5227)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Health_and_Human_Services
  QID: Q942326
  Extract: The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a cabinet-level executive branch department of the U.S. federal government created to set guidelines for the private healthcare system and providing essential human services in areas such as funding medical studies. Before the separa

  Title: Social networking service (similarity: 0.5667)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_networking_service
  QID: Q3220391
  Extract: A social networking service or social networking site, abbreviated as SNS, is a type of online social media platform which people use to build social networks or social relationships with other people who share similar personal or career content, interests, activities, backgrounds or real-life conne

  Title: Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation (similarity: 0.4685)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistant_Secretary_of_Health_and_Human_Services_for_Planning_and_Evaluation
  QID: Q16868977
  Extract: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) is the principal advisory group to the U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on policy development and provides coordination and support for HHS's strategic and policy planning, planning and develo

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, knowledge areas, and extensive industry employment data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Rich related occupations data provides clear career pathways and skill overlaps.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:35:36.801848+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,535
tokens_output        : 4,213
cost_usd             : $0.046229
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic match was 'Human services' with 0.571 similarity, which broadly describes the interdisciplinary field these assistants work within.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Social and Human Service Assistants support professional social workers, counselors, and other human service providers in delivering client services across psychology, rehabilitation, and social work settings. They help clients identify and access available benefits and community services while assisting with daily living tasks and behavioral interventions. These professionals serve as vital bridges between clients and the social service system, providing direct support and advocacy in diverse settings from healthcare facilities to government agencies.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves assessing clients' cognitive abilities and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions, then developing and implementing behavioral management plans tailored to individual circumstances. They visit clients in their homes or facilitate group meetings to provide information about agency services and requirements, while overseeing daily activities of residents in institutional settings. Much of their time is spent documenting client interactions and progress, consulting with supervisors about family programs, and assisting clients with practical tasks like completing tax forms, planning food budgets, or understanding facility rules. They also observe clients' daily choices, such as food selections, and provide recommendations for more economical and nutritional alternatives.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong social orientation and empathy, thriving on meaningful interpersonal connections and helping others navigate challenging circumstances. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity, as clients often rely on them during vulnerable moments, and they maintain high levels of cooperation when working with interdisciplinary teams. Successful assistants have strong oral and written communication abilities, allowing them to explain complex procedures clearly and document client progress accurately. They exhibit problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning skills to assess client needs and develop appropriate interventions, while maintaining the emotional resilience needed for challenging social service environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (39.4% of workers) or associate's degree (18.0%), often in social work, psychology, human services, or related fields, though some positions accept candidates with some college coursework (16.2%). Many employers prefer candidates with volunteer experience in social service settings or internships that demonstrate understanding of client populations and social service systems. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, often including supervised practicum experience and familiarity with case management software and documentation requirements. Entry-level positions may require certification in crisis intervention or specific client populations depending on the setting.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles within social service agencies or progression to licensed social worker positions after completing additional education and supervised practice hours. Many assistants pursue master's degrees in social work, counseling, or related fields to become licensed clinical professionals, case managers, or program coordinators. Some specialize in particular populations such as substance abuse, mental health, or child welfare, developing expertise that qualifies them for specialized program roles or training positions within their organizations.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 437,860 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $45,930 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $34,200 at the 10th percentile to $63,290 at the 90th percentile. Geographic wage variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest median wages at $59,460 compared to Mississippi's $31,200, representing a 1.91x ratio difference. Health Care and Social Assistance dominates employment with 281,780 positions, followed by government agencies with 84,730 positions. The field shows steady demand driven by aging populations, increased awareness of mental health needs, and expanded access to social services, though wages remain relatively modest compared to other bachelor's degree-required occupations.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows low automation risk due to its heavy emphasis on interpersonal relationships, empathy, and complex human judgment required for assessing client needs and providing emotional support. While documentation and information gathering tasks may become more automated, core activities like establishing relationships, providing direct care, and conducting home visits require human presence and emotional intelligence that current technology cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression with overlapping knowledge in psychology (4.3 vs 4.4 importance) and therapy/counseling, requiring additional licensure.
    data: Psychology knowledge importance 4.3
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [skill_overlap] Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: High similarity in active listening (4.0), psychology knowledge (4.3), and therapy/counseling knowledge (3.9) with identical client assessment focus.
    data: Active Listening skill level 4.0
    data: Psychology knowledge level 5.0
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [task_similarity] Community Health Workers (21-1094.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared tasks of visiting clients in homes, providing information on services, and assisting with daily life details.
    data: Home visit tasks
    data: Information provision activities
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared
  [knowledge_overlap] Mental Health Counselors (21-1014.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Strong overlap in psychology knowledge (4.3 importance) and therapy/counseling knowledge (3.9 importance) with similar client interaction patterns.
    data: Psychology knowledge importance 4.3
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Primary-Short relationship declared
  [riasec_cluster] Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share strong Social orientation (S:6.09) and involve assessing client needs and developing intervention plans.
    data: RIASEC Social score 6.09
    data: Client assessment tasks
    data: Primary-Long relationship declared

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['social service assistant', 'human service assistant', 'case aide', 'client advocate', 'community aide', 'case management assistant', 'social work aide', 'child advocate']
  exclude_keywords : ['social worker', 'licensed clinical', 'therapist', 'counselor', 'psychologist']
  title_patterns   : ['*assistant*', '*aide*', '*advocate*', '*specialist*', '*coordinator*']
  common_variations: ['case management assistant', 'community support specialist', 'social service aide', 'human service worker', 'client services assistant', 'family advocate', 'peer support specialist', 'behavioral aide']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'social', 'clients', 'services', 'equipment', 'human', 'service', 'needs', 'activities', 'principles', 'health', 'management', 'individuals', 'problems', 'techniques', 'includes', 'control', 'objects', 'procedures']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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others                     39  0.01352  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  inference:3%
social                     30  0.01040  inference            inference:47%  wikipedia:23%  onet_dimensions:17%
clients                    26  0.00902  dwas                 dwas:42%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:27%
services                   25  0.00867  wikipedia            wikipedia:32%  onet_dimensions:24%  inference:24%
equipment                  25  0.00867  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  onet_tasks:4%  dwas:4%
human                      22  0.00763  wikipedia            wikipedia:41%  onet_dimensions:32%  inference:27%
service                    17  0.00590  wikipedia            wikipedia:41%  inference:41%  onet_dimensions:12%
needs                      16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:12%
activities                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:19%  inference:12%
principles                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
health                     15  0.00520  wikipedia            wikipedia:53%  dwas:20%  inference:20%
management                 13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:15%
individuals                13  0.00451  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  dwas:31%  onet_dimensions:15%
problems                   12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:17%  onet_tasks:8%
techniques                 12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
rules                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
providing                  11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:27%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
food                       10  0.00347  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:60%  onet_dimensions:20%  inference:20%
needed                     10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  dwas:10%
resources                  10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
materials                  10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
developing                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
public                      9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:11%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
physical                    8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
appropriate                 8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
understanding               8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
monitoring                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
quality                     8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:25%
standards                   8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00277  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%