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Occupation

Social and Community Service Managers

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.

$80,390 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 11-9151.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
  2. 02Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
  3. 03Plan and administer budgets for programs, equipment, and support services.
  4. 04Represent organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
  5. 05Direct fundraising activities and the preparation of public relations materials.
  6. 06Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
  7. 07Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
  8. 08Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
  9. 09Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
  10. 10Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
  11. 11Act as consultants to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
  12. 12Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Child Welfare Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorTransitional Care DirectorVocational Rehabilitation AdministratorAdoption Services ManagerChildren's Service SupervisorClinical Services DirectorCommunity Services DirectorPsychiatric Social Worker Supervisor

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Knowledge the job leans on

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePsychologyEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesTherapy and CounselingPublic Safety and Security

Skills that carry over from service

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationTime ManagementJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Analysis