Classification case manager vs resident assistant

The differences between classification case managers and resident assistants 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 resident assistant. Additionally, a classification case manager has an average salary of $35,846, which is higher than the $29,971 average annual salary of a resident assistant.

The top three skills for a classification case manager include criminal justice, correctional and ACA. The most important skills for a resident assistant are home health, CPR, and vital signs.

Classification case manager vs resident assistant overview

	Classification Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Yearly salary	$35,846	$29,971
Hourly rate	$17.23	$14.41
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	24,468	19,033
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Classification case manager vs resident assistant salary

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

	Classification Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Average salary	$35,846	$29,971
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $50,000	Between $22,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Roseville, CA
Highest paying state	-	California
Best paying company	-	Mount St. Mary's University
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between classification case manager and resident assistant education

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

	Classification Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Criminal Justice	Psychology
Most common college	SUNY at Binghamton	SUNY at Binghamton

Classification case manager vs resident assistant demographics

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

	Classification Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 28.8% Female, 71.2%	Male, 34.0% Female, 66.0%
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, 11.7% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 16.1% Asian, 6.7% White, 58.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between classification case manager and resident assistant 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.

Resident assistant example responsibilities.

Manage pediatrics emergencies, indoor & outdoor patients, neonatal & intensive care units.
Assist 3rd stage Alzheimer's residents with ADL'S, housekeeping, ROM, provide residents with daily medications at specify times
Used Hoyer lift when need.
Assist in safety transfers including hoyer lifts and wheel chair.
General care giving (elderly disable), food prep., activity assistant, CPR certify.
Maintain compliance with procedures and schedules, maintain safety of all residents as according to HIPAA regulations.

Classification case manager vs resident assistant skills

Common classification case manager skills

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

Common resident assistant skills

Home Health, 16%
CPR, 10%
Vital Signs, 9%
Residential Life, 7%
Compassion, 7%
Memory Care, 6%

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