Family independence case manager vs resident assistant

The differences between family independence 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 family independence case manager and a resident assistant. Additionally, a family independence case manager has an average salary of $45,575, which is higher than the $29,971 average annual salary of a resident assistant.

The top three skills for a family independence case manager include medicaid, TANF and customer service. The most important skills for a resident assistant are home health, CPR, and vital signs.

Family independence case manager vs resident assistant overview

	Family Independence Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Yearly salary	$45,575	$29,971
Hourly rate	$21.91	$14.41
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	35,480	19,033
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Family independence case manager vs resident assistant salary

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

	Family Independence Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Average salary	$45,575	$29,971
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $69,000	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 family independence case manager and resident assistant education

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

	Family Independence Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 77%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	Northwestern University	SUNY at Binghamton

Family independence case manager vs resident assistant demographics

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

	Family Independence Case Manager	Resident Assistant
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 19.2% Female, 80.8%	Male, 34.0% Female, 66.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 26.9% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 5.3% White, 47.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%	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 family independence case manager and resident assistant duties and responsibilities

Family independence case manager example responsibilities.

Establish collaborative relationships with patients within a supportive atmosphere to assist in confronting drug relate behavior and achieving sobriety.
Provide a full range of both economic support and employability services to DFCS clients by removing barriers to employment.
Collaborate and develop community resources to aid in self-sufficiency of TANF recipients.
Research policy conditions and review information gather from interview with clients to determine Medicaid and food stamp eligibility.
Serve as representative for DFCS at community health fairs.
Maintain TANF policy and procedures through implementation of new initiatives gear toward increasing productivity and client services.

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.

Family independence case manager vs resident assistant skills

Common family independence case manager skills

Medicaid, 27%
TANF, 11%
Customer Service, 7%
Community Resources, 6%
Food Stamp, 6%
Public Assistance Programs, 4%

Common resident assistant skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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