BSW Career Profile
How to Become an Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker in 2026
Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans access benefits, care, and community support to live independently.
Last updated
Median pay
$45,930
per year
U.S. jobs
437,860
Social and Human Service Assistants
Typical entry
BSW or related bachelor's degree
Bachelor license
Usually not
What does an Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker actually do in 2026?
These workers help older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans live as independently as possible and access the benefits and services they qualify for: home care, transportation, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, and long-term-care planning. Most positions are open to BSW graduates and emphasize assessment, advocacy, and care coordination.
Where do Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Workers work in 2026?
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Disability and independent-living organizations
- VA and veteran-services programs
- Long-term care and senior centers
- Home- and community-based services
What does a typical day look like for an Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker in 2026?
- Assess needs, eligibility, and risk
- Coordinate home- and community-based services
- Help enroll clients in Medicaid, Medicare, and VA benefits
- Support family caregivers
- Develop long-term-care and safety plans
- Advocate across agencies and providers
How a BSW prepares you to become an Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker in 2026
An aging and disability services role is a strong BSW fit, especially as demand rises with an aging population. Gerontology and case-management coursework in a BSW maps well to this field.
Compare programs in our national BSW ranking and state-by-state rankings, or check your state's licensing rules on the credentials page.
What is the pay and career outlook for an Aging, Disability, and Veterans' Services Worker in 2026?
This role falls under the BLS category Social and Human Service Assistants, which reported a median wage of $45,930 per year and about 437,860 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Employment in this large support category is projected to keep growing as demand for social services rises. Wages vary by state, setting, and experience.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. National, cross-industry figures.