60 Social service assistant jobs in Columbus, OH


9 of the Most Popular Types of Social Service Assistant Jobs in 2026

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The qualifications for a social service assistant, or human service assistant, include a high school diploma, though many people in this career complete an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in social work, developmental psychology, or human resources. Volunteer or acquire an entry-level position in a government agency or nonprofit organization that works with those in need of public assistance. Once you have some experience with obtaining social services for clients, seek social service assistant positions. Necessary skills for this job include verbal and written communication, empathy and patience for dealing with clients, and the ability to follow directions.

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Top Types Of Social Service Assistant Jobs

List of the top 9 highest paying Social Service Assistant positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • No Experience Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    No Experience Social Worker is a common job search query. Most salaries for No Experience Social Worker jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for No Experience Social Worker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Less Stressful Social Work

    Salary range: $38,000 - $57,000

    Less Stressful Social Work is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Less Stressful Social Work jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $57,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Less Stressful Social Work job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • No Degree

    Salary range: $38,000 - $53,500

    No Degree is a popular job search query. Most salaries for No Degree jobs pay between $38,000 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Degree job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Social Services Designee

    Salary range: $38,000 - $57,000

    A social services designee or human service assistant is an entry-level position that provides support for both senior staff and residents in long-term care facilities. Your duties in this career include a wide range of responsibilities, from managing client needs, to assisting with everyday tasks, to providing support services. You may act as an advocate for the individual and help them to apply for assistance programs like Medicaid. You may represent a variety of groups, like veterans, the elderly, or individuals with addictions. Most social services designees find employment in family services programs with nursing facilities or within the local government.

  • Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Social Workers help individuals, children, and families from all backgrounds to overcome personal difficulties and help their clients get the help they need. Assistance may include food and housing subsidies, health care, and job training. Part of their duties involve crisis prevention; many of their clients deal with poverty, abuse, addiction, and unemployment.

  • Entry Level Social Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    The job duties of an entry-level social worker vary. They may work in a group home, as a substance abuse counselor, or provide assistance to a mental health services provider. Entry-level social worker services often focus on gaining clinical experience to become a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). An LCSW may work as a family case coordinator, in social services, or on behalf of a private client. A master’s degree in social work is necessary to become a licensed clinical social worker or LCSW.

  • Social Service Worker

    Salary range: $59,000 - $91,500

    Social Service Worker is a common job search query. Most salaries for Social Service Worker jobs pay between $59,000 (25th percentile) and $91,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Social Service Worker job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • No Experience Make 10K Per Month

    Salary range: $31,000 - $48,000

    No Experience Make 10K Per Month is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Make 10K Per Month jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Make 10K Per Month job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Social Work Associate

    Salary range: $27,500 - $56,500

    Social Work Associate is a common job search query. Most salaries for Social Work Associate jobs pay between $27,500 (25th percentile) and $56,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Social Work Associate job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.