Compare Nannies & Social and Human Service Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Nannies $35,900
Social and Human Service Assistants $56,100

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Medium

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Medium
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
High

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
High

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Speaking Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nannies
Nannies
Low
Speaking Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Medium

Speaking
Talking to others.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Nannies
Nannies

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Nannies
Nannies

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Nannies
Nannies

3 related certifications

Certification for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants

11 related certifications

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