Social and Human Service Assistants
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 19 tasks
Inform tenants of facilities, such as laundries or playgrounds.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.9% of the role's time · $175M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Assess clients' cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 13.2% of the role's time · $2.6B
Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.2% of the role's time · $1.8B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.7% of the role's time · $1.7B
Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $1.7B · waiting on a check
Interview individuals or family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 8.4% of the role's time · $1.7B
Develop and implement behavioral management and care plans for clients.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.2% of the role's time · $1.6B
Oversee day-to-day group activities of residents in institution.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.8% of the role's time · $1.5B
Visit individuals in homes or attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements, or procedures.
physical work, outside the screen · 7.2% of the role's time · $1.4B
Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.0% of the role's time · $1.4B
Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.2% of the role's time · $1.2B
Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $783M · waiting on a check
Demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $389M
Transport and accompany clients to shopping areas or to appointments, using automobile.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $377M
Explain rules established by owner or management, such as sanitation or maintenance requirements or parking regulations.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $315M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Observe and discuss meal preparation and suggest alternate methods of food preparation.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $311M
Observe clients' food selections and recommend alternate economical and nutritional food choices.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $289M
Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 1.4% of the role's time · $271M
Assist in planning food budgets, using charts or sample budgets.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $177M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual and Family Services | 125,520 | $5.7B | $50.4M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 48,070 | $2.6B | $23.1M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 32,660 | $1.7B | $15.1M | $0 |
| Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services | 36,010 | $1.6B | $14.1M | $0 |
| Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities | 28,740 | $1.2B | $10.7M | $0 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 25,060 | $1.1B | $9.9M | $0 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 19,250 | $930M | $8.2M | $0 |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | 11,530 | $503M | $4.5M | $0 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 11,220 | $469M | $4.1M | $0 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 9130 | $440M | $3.9M | $0 |