Changing the World Starts With the World Around You
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Contact Info
Get in touchRelated Job Titles
Adoption Services Manager, Child Welfare Services Director, Children’s Service Supervisor, Clinical Services Director, Community Services Director, Psychiatric Social Worker Supervisor, Social Services Director, Transitional Care Director, Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator
Facts and Stats
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$74k
Median wages (annual)
2021
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18,000
Projected job openings
2021-2031
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>11%
Projected growth (much faster than average)
2021-2031
What you Need to Know
- Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Top Technology Requirements Included in Job Postings
- Business intelligence and data analysis software — BrightEdge; Conductor Searchlight; IBM Digital Analytics; Searchmetrics Suite
- Data base user interface and query software — Microsoft Access; Microsoft SQL Server; Online databases; Structured query language SQL
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop; JamBoard; Microsoft Visio
- Web page creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Dreamweaver; Facebook; Google Webmaster Tools; LinkedIn
- Web platform development software — AJAX; Cascading Style Sheets CSS; Drupal; Oracle JavaServer Pages JSP
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