Recreation Workers vs Social and Human Service Assistants AI Risk

Job 1

Job 2

Job 1

Job 2

low risk

Recreation Workers

61 shared · 22 different

core competencies

medium risk

Social and Human Service Assistants

Side-by-Side Comparison

Recreation Workers leads 3–2

Metric	Recreation Workers	Social and Human Service Assistants
Risk Score	22.7%	27.5%
Risk Tier	Low Risk	Medium Risk
Risk Percentile	13th	27th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)	4 / 15	3 / 15
Median Salary	$35,380	$45,120
Employment	310K	424K

Skill Comparison

Sorted by largest difference

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Psychology

Therapy and Counseling

Scheduling Work and Activities

Public Safety and Security

Sociology and Anthropology

Thinking Creatively

Performing General Physical Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Customer and Personal Service

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Recreation Workers

34%

total discount

Social and Human Service Assistants

32%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Recreation Workers

4 of 15 at risk

86%Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.

86%Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.

84%Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.

51%Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.

49%Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Social and Human Service Assistants

3 of 15 at risk

86%Keep records or prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients.

86%Assist clients with preparation of forms, such as tax or rent forms.

80%Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior.

49%Assist in locating housing for displaced individuals.

37%Provide information or refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance.

Wage Comparison

Social and Human Service Assistants earns +$9,740(+28%) vs Recreation Workers

Recreation WorkersSocial and Human Service Assistants

10th

$25,640$33,280

25th

$30,460$37,770

Median

$35,380$45,120

75th

$41,120$53,040

90th

$49,460$63,850

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Recreation Workers2028–2035

Social and Human Service Assistants2028–2035

20242030203520402045

Recreation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Social and Human Service Assistants.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Recreation Workers

$27,335

from $35,380

Social and Human Service Assistants

$32,707

from $45,120

After adjusting for AI risk, Social and Human Service Assistants offers $5,373 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

Unique to Recreation

Unique to Social

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Creativity

Fine Manipulation

Decision Complexity

Regulatory Barriers

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