Group social worker vs resident assistant

The differences between group social workers 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 group social worker and a resident assistant. Additionally, a group social worker has an average salary of $52,195, which is higher than the $29,971 average annual salary of a resident assistant.

The top three skills for a group social worker include social work, community resources and crisis intervention. The most important skills for a resident assistant are home health, CPR, and vital signs.

Group social worker vs resident assistant overview

	Group Social Worker	Resident Assistant
Yearly salary	$52,195	$29,971
Hourly rate	$25.09	$14.41
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	52,383	19,033
Job satisfaction	-	4
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

Group social worker vs resident assistant salary

Group social workers and resident assistants have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Group Social Worker	Resident Assistant
Average salary	$52,195	$29,971
Salary range	Between $35,000 And $76,000	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 group social worker and resident assistant education

There are a few differences between a group social worker and a resident assistant in terms of educational background:

	Group Social Worker	Resident Assistant
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 62%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Social Work	Psychology
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	SUNY at Binghamton

Group social worker vs resident assistant demographics

Here are the differences between group social workers' and resident assistants' demographics:

	Group Social Worker	Resident Assistant
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 34.4% Female, 65.6%	Male, 34.0% Female, 66.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 13.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.7% Asian, 6.7% White, 57.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%	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 group social worker and resident assistant duties and responsibilities

Group social worker example responsibilities.

Lead and co-le CBT and DBT skills-base groups with participants, as well as relapse prevention, mindfulness and process groups.
Conduct structured reminiscences and life review techniques with seniors to increase cognitive stimulation while promoting self-esteem among Alzheimer's patients.
Document cases using DMH standards.
Document sessions, consults, diagnostic updates, and treatment goals using DMH documentation.
Conduct structured reminiscences and life review techniques with seniors to increase cognitive stimulation while promoting self-esteem among Alzheimer's patients.

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.

Group social worker vs resident assistant skills

Common group social worker skills

Social Work, 39%
Community Resources, 13%
Crisis Intervention, 11%
Discharge Planning, 8%
Mental Illness, 7%
Substance Abuse, 7%

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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