Interfaith Community Services

Social and Human Services Assistant

Meet Nikole Pratt, a Peer Support Specialist with Interfaith Community Services. It is a role where she works with internal and external service providers to make sure that Interfaith clients get the help they need. If you like a role that provides help to people during a time of need, have empathy to others and are organized, this could be a rewarding career for you!

Interfaith Community Services

Social and Human Service Assistant

Meet Persephonie Rodriguez, an Intake Coordinator with Interfaith Community Services. In her role she is one of the first people that clients interact with at Interfaith as they begin their recovery journey. It is a role for people who like helping others and have empathy. It is a job that requires working within a team, keeping good documentation and ensuring that clients get the care they need. If you have a passion for helping others, this could be the role for you!

This video is made possible from a grant from the Conrad Prebys Foundation.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$52,910/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Social Assistance

A sector dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing support services to those facing challenges like poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or disability

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Department of Social Work

CSU San Marcos

Department of Psychology

Palomar College

Social Work and Human Services

MiraCosta College

MiraCosta College

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Social

You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others

Social

You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others

Enterprising

You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative