RRN 1,425 Gerontology May 2009 Needs Assessment Prepared by Carli Straight Date: May 26, 2009 Gerontology 1
Scope Data compiled in this report covers San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties. Data were drawn from external sources, including the Employment Development Department s California Labor Market Information and the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and Chaffey College s Colleague Administrative database. Data Sources and Calculations Educational Program Data The Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) is a standardized system used at the state level to classify programs and courses that are intended to achieve the same outcome at different colleges throughout the state. The TOP code assigned to Gerontology is 1309.00. The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) is a standardized coding system used at the federal level to facilitate accurate tracking, assessment, and reporting of fields of study and program completion at educational institutions throughout the country. The CIP code assigned to Gerontology is 30.1101. The CIP code assigned to a closely related field, Adult Development and Aging, is 19.0702. All educational program data in this report are based on these TOP and CIP codes. Occupational Data The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system is used by federal statistical agencies to classify workers into occupational categories. A degree or certificate in Gerontology affords many career opportunities. Although there is no SOC code that is directly associated with Gerontology, the research reported here relies on the most common code that is associated with Gerontology and Adult Development and Aging. This is Social and Human Service Assistants, SOC 21.1093. Industry Data The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used by federal statistical agencies to classify business establishments for the purpose of conducting and reporting research on the U.S. business economy. Using the Standard Occupational Classification code for Social and Human Service Assistants, associated NAICS industries were identified. Completions Data Degree and certificate data regarding students at Chaffey College were collected from the Colleague Administrative database. Degree and certificate data for all comparison schools were collected from the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). 2
Introduction and Contents Contents Regional Job Outlook 4 Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers 6 Regional Graduation Summary 8 Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators 9 Map of Selected Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions 10 Purpose and Goals Chaffey College currently offers both a Certificate and Associate of Science degree in Gerontology. The 2008-2009 College Catalog program description reads as follows: Gerontology prepares students for new careers resulting from the increasing population of older people. This is an interdisciplinary field incorporating research on aging in psychology, physiology, and sociology as well as public policy and social ethics. The purpose of this report is to integrate and analyze data from multiple sources to determine labor market needs for the Gerontology program at Chaffey College. The goal is to help Chaffey College align its program offerings to the economy and labor market of its service area. Comparison Institutions All comparison institutions included in this report are postsecondary and have provided data to the U.S. Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). IPEDS defines postsecondary education as a formal program designed primarily for students beyond high school age. These include academic, vocational, and continuing professional education, and exclude avocational and adult basic education programs. Regional Definitions Inland Empire includes the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Los Angeles County includes the Los Angeles- Long Beach-Glendale Metro Division Orange County includes the Santa Ana- Anaheim-Irvine Metro Division Key Terms and Concepts Replacement Jobs: Replacement jobs refer to the number of job openings due to workers leaving an occupation. Annual Openings: Annual openings are calculated by adding the number of new jobs to the number of replacement jobs, divided by the number of years in the projection period. Projections: Projections of employment are calculated by the Employment Development Department and are based on a mathematical formula that includes historical employment and economic indicators along with national, state, and local trends. Occupation: Jobs are grouped into occupations using the federal Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. Industry: Occupations are grouped into industries using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Wages: Hourly wages are reported in percentiles and averages. The 25 th percentile is a useful proxy of entry-level wages and the 75 th percentile of experienced-level wages. 3
Regional Job Outlook Gerontology and Career Opportunities Gerontology is a multidisciplinary field that integrates information from several areas of study, including biology, sociology, psychology, public policy, and economics. Its multidisciplinarity allows students the opportunity to enter many different types of careers. For example, a student who earns a certificate in Gerontology may work as an activity coordinator, care/case aide, elder care provider, geriatric aide, home care specialist, home health aide, intergenerational care provider, nurse aide, professional caregiver, program aide or assistant, or registry coordinator. Similarly, a student who earns an associate s degree in Gerontology may work as a case manager, community activity planner, community services worker, family services worker, human service worker, life skills counselor, mental health aide, occupational therapy aide, physical therapy aide, recreation specialist, registry coordinator, registered nurse, residential counselor aide, respiratory therapy aide, senior center director, senior supportive services, or social work assistant. 1 The majority of these career options are classified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under a general occupational category entitled Social and Human Service Assistants. Projected Regional Job Outlook The table below displays 2006 employment estimates and 2016 employment projections for Social and Human Service Assistants. Los Angeles County supplies the most overall jobs and job openings for this occupation across the four county region. Total Estimated 2006 Jobs Total Projected 2016 Jobs Projected Growth (%) Ave. Annual New Job Openings Ave. Annual Replacement Job Openings Ave. Annual Total Job Openings State of California 29,100 37,000 7,900 (27.1%) 790 340 1,130 Inland Empire 2,030 2,610 580 (28.6%) 58 24 82 Los Angeles CO 6,840 8,540 1,700 (24.9%) 170 79 249 Orange CO 1,740 2,220 480 (27.6%) 48 20 68 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, Social and Human Service Assistants, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited May 20, 2009). 1 California Community Colleges, Family and Consumer Sciences. FCS Program Plan 2009, Gerontology. 4
Projected Regional Job Growth The graph below shows the projected growth from 2006 to 2016 of Social and Human Service Assistant occupations. Each of the regions of interest is expected to experience high levels of growth over the ten year time period, with rates ranging from 25% to 29%. These rates are much faster than the average growth rate of all other occupations. Social and Human Service Assistants % Growth 50 40 30 20 10 0 California Inland Empire Los Angeles County Orange County Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, Social and Human Service Assistants, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited May 20, 2009). Regional Hourly Wages This table displays the 2009 hourly wage statistics of individuals employed as Social and Human Service Assistants. Median hourly wages are lowest in the Inland Empire. An employee in this occupational group can expect to earn between $11 and $20/hr, depending on experience. Mean Hourly Rate 25 th Percentile Median Hourly Rate 75 th Percentile State of California $16.58 $12.26 $15.43 $19.70 Inland Empire $14.11 $11.18 $14.04 $16.22 Los Angeles CO $16.16 $12.72 $15.44 $18.94 Orange CO $17.04 $13.34 $16.65 $20.18 Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Occupation Profile, Social and Human Service Assistants, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/ (visited May 20, 2009). 5
Largest and Fastest Growing Industry Employers Largest Industry Employers for Social and Human Service Assistants The graph below displays the 2006 staffing patterns of the ten largest industries employing Social and Human Service Assistants across the state of California. As indicated, Local Government employed the largest number of these professionals, followed by Individual and Family Services. Social and Human Service Assistants Number of Employees 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 0 Local Government Individual and Family Services Vocational Rehabilitation Services Emergency and Other Relief Services Elementary and Secondary Schools Residential Mental Health Facilities General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Social Advocacy Organizations Outpatient Care Centers Management of Companies and Enterprises Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited May 21, 2009). Change Over Time of the Largest Industry Employers of Social and Human Service Assistants The graph below displays the change patterns from 2006-2016 of the ten largest industries employing Social and Human Service Assistants in the state of California. The data indicate that eight of the top ten industry employers are expected to experience growth. The highest percentage of growth will occur in Individual and Family Services and Outpatient Care Centers. 80% Social and Human Service Assistants Percent Change 60% 40% 20% 0% -20% Local Government Individual and Family Services Vocational Rehabilitation Services Emergency and Other Relief Services Elementary and Secondary Schools Residential Mental Health Facilities General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Social Advocacy Organizations Outpatient Care Centers Management of Companies and Enter... Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited May 21, 2009). 6
Other Industries with Growth in Social and Human Services Aside from the ten largest industries that were displayed in the graphs above, there are five other industries with growth in Social and Human Services. The table below displays these additional industries along with their numeric change and percent growth from 2006 to 2016. Industry Employment in California 2006 2016 Numeric Change Percent Growth Nursing Care Facilities 700 800 100 14.3% Offices of Other Health Practitioners 600 800 200 33.3% Offices of Physicians 500 600 100 20.0% Other Residential Care 200 300 100 50.0% Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Hospitals 100 200 100 100.0% Source: Labor Market Information Division, Employment Development Department, Staffing Patterns, on the Internet at: http://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/iomatrix/staffing-patterns1.asp (visited May 21, 2009). 7
Regional Graduation Summary Education and Training Most employers will hire Social and Human Service Assistants with an associate s degree or certificate in social work, human services, gerontology, or one of the social or behavioral sciences plus volunteer or work experience. 1 Typically, high school graduates or those with some college education are given onthe-job-training before working directly with clients, whereas college graduates may be assigned to counseling, program coordinating, case supervisory, or group home management positions. In California, 58% of working Social and Human Assistants between the ages of 25 and 44 years possess a bachelor s degree or higher, 26% have some college, and 16% are high school graduates or less. 2 General duties of a Social and Human Service Assistant include these six core tasks: 1) Keep records and prepare reports for owner or management concerning visits with clients; 2) Submit reports and review reports or problems with superior; 3) Interview individuals and family members to compile information on social, educational, criminal, institutional, or drug history; 4) Provide information and refer individuals to public or private agencies or community services for assistance; 5) Consult with supervisor concerning programs for individual families; and 6) Advise clients regarding food stamps, child care, food, money management, sanitation, or housekeeping. A successful Social and Human Service Assistant will possess skills in active listening, speaking, reading comprehension, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, service orientation, and writing. 2 Regional Completers in Gerontology Programs The table below displays the number of program completers in the 2007-08 academic year at regional institutions offering an associate s degree or certificate in either Gerontology or Adult Development and Aging. Chaffey College produces the most program completers across the four county region. Institution Name < 1 year Certificate 1 to < 2 year Certificate Award Level Associate s Degree 2 to < 4 year Certificate Chaffey College 4 -- 4 0 Coastline Community College 3 -- 0 0 Cypress College -- -- -- 0 East Los Angeles College -- -- 0 -- Long Beach City College -- -- 0 -- Los Angeles Mission College 2 -- 0 -- Mt. San Jacinto Community College District -- -- 1 0 Saddleback College -- -- 0 0 Total 9 -- 5 0 Note: -- indicates that this type of degree is not offered. 0 indicates that this degree is offered but no degrees or certificates were granted. Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, on the Internet at: http://www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/ 1 California Labor Market Information - Occupational Guides 2 U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Information Network (O*NET) 8
Chaffey College s Performance on Core Indicators The Perkins IV Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 mandates that all state and local postsecondary institutions provide data on six core performance indicators for their career and technical education programs. These indicators are: 1) Technical Skill Attainment; 2) Completions; 3) Persistence and Transfer; 4) Employment; 5) Nontraditional Participation; and 6) Nontraditional Completion. Performance goals are set at the state and local levels and progress is monitored based on a comparison between the actual percentage of students who master each performance area and the negotiated levels of performance. 2007-2008 Chaffey College Performance on Core Indicators The table below displays negotiated and actual core performance indicator levels for all Chaffey College students classified under the Gerontology TOP code. As can be seen, Chaffey students achieved below district negotiated levels in Technical Skill Attainment, but above negotiated levels in Persistence and Transfer and Employment. Core Performance Indicators Negotiated Level State District Chaffey College Performance Percent Above or Below District Negotiated Level Core 1 Technical Skill Attainment 92.46% 92.46% 76.19% -16.3 Core 2 Completions- Credential, Certificate, Degree, or Transfer Ready 66.13% 66.13% 100.00% N/A Core 3 Persistence and Transfer 82.18% 82.18% 85.00% 2.8 Core 4 Employment 79.86% 79.86% 90.00% 10.1 Core 5a Non-traditional Participation 21.47% 17.76% N/R N/R Core 5b Non-traditional Completions 23.28% 17.72% N/R N/R Note: N/A (Not Applicable) indicates denominators less than 10. N/R (Not Reported) indicates that no participants were reported. Source: CA Community Colleges Reporting Services, Gerontology, College Core Indicator Information by 6-Digit TOP (2009-2010). 9
Map of Selected Regional Employers and Competitor Institutions Individual and Family Services, specializing in services for the elderly and disabled, employ the second largest percentage of Social and Human Service Assistants in the state of California (19.8%) and the largest percentage in the four counties of interest. It is also the fastest growing of the ten largest industries for Social and Human Service Assistants in the state of California. Across all four counties of interest, there are 408 industry employers listed by the California Labor Market (257 in Los Angeles County, 73 in Orange County, 38 in Riverside County, and 40 in San Bernardino County). This map illustrates the location of each of these industries. Also included in the map are the locations of Chaffey College and other competitor schools offering associate s degrees or certificates in Gerontology and/or Adult Development and Aging. 10