Classification case manager vs case aide

The differences between classification case managers and case aides can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a classification case manager and a case aide. Additionally, a classification case manager has an average salary of $35,846, which is higher than the $32,927 average annual salary of a case aide.

The top three skills for a classification case manager include criminal justice, correctional and ACA. The most important skills for a case aide are foster care, mental health, and substance abuse.

Classification case manager vs case aide overview

	Classification Case Manager	Case Aide
Yearly salary	$35,846	$32,927
Hourly rate	$17.23	$15.83
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	24,468	106,823
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Classification case manager vs case aide salary

Classification case managers and case aides have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Classification Case Manager	Case Aide
Average salary	$35,846	$32,927
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $50,000	Between $26,000 And $41,000
Highest paying City	-	Fargo, ND
Highest paying state	-	Hawaii
Best paying company	-	University Settlement
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between classification case manager and case aide education

There are a few differences between a classification case manager and a case aide in terms of educational background:

	Classification Case Manager	Case Aide
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 51%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	SUNY at Binghamton	SUNY at Binghamton

Classification case manager vs case aide demographics

Here are the differences between classification case managers' and case aides' demographics:

	Classification Case Manager	Case Aide
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 28.8% Female, 71.2%	Male, 20.9% Female, 79.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 5.8% White, 56.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 9.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 6.4% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between classification case manager and case aide duties and responsibilities

Classification case manager example responsibilities.

Manage the care of patients with tuberculosis (TB) during their hospitalization and their discharge follow-up care.
Monitor program compliance with laws, rules and regulations relate to case management and classification services within a correctional institution.
Perform concurrent review to assure appropriateness of admission, inpatient/acute care, rehabilitation/SNF status, and discharge using establish InterQual guidelines.
Create booklets in PowerPoint for quarterly distribution.
Conduct intensive case management and quality control for file accuracy in order to ensure HUD regulations are accurately implement.

Case aide example responsibilities.

Manage clients' confidential case files and records, process information and verify all incoming DHS and court documents.
Review and research leads regarding personal injury cases by obtaining information from the Medicaid recipient's attorney and insurance adjuster
Practice best practices in the behavior health system while maintaining HIPPA laws and regulations.
Supervise visits between children and their parents and/or others deem appropriate at the request of the DES case manager.
Complete new client intake which analyze and scores assessment questionnaires initially and on a follow-up basis as required by DHS.
Provide services which enhance the parenting skills and abilities of the parents and caregivers of children involve with the DES system.

Classification case manager vs case aide skills

Common classification case manager skills

Criminal Justice, 61%
Correctional, 23%
ACA, 16%

Common case aide skills

Foster Care, 9%
Mental Health, 8%
Substance Abuse, 6%
Social Services, 5%
Community Resources, 5%
Patients, 5%

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