Compare Social and Human Service Assistants & Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors District of Columbia

Comparison Social and Human Service Assistants Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Salary

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Social and Human Service Assistants $57,200
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $66,100

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

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

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.


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.

Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Very Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Medium

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
High
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Very 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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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
High

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Licensing

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

No license found in DC

Licensing for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

License may be required in DC


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 Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and Human Service Assistants

11 related certifications

Certification for Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

58 related certifications

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