Social and Community Service Managers

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Social and Community Service Managers

Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public. Social and community service managers work for nonprofit organizations, private for-profit social service companies, and government agencies. Most work full time. Social and community service managers need at least a bachelor's degree and some work experience. However, many employers prefer candidates who have a master's degree. The median annual wage for social and community service managers was $63,530 in May 2015. Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 10 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be driven by increases in the elderly population and increases in demand for substance abuse treatment and mental health and health-related services. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for social and community service managers. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of social and community service managers with similar occupations. Learn more about social and community service managers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Social and Community Service Managers
Individual and Family Services	48,630
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	17,180
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	11,700
Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities	9,330
Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services	8,460
Vocational Rehabilitation Services	6,570
Social Advocacy Organizations	5,560
Outpatient Care Centers	4,930
Management of Companies and Enterprises	4,680
Grantmaking and Giving Services	3,700

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Social and Community Service Managers
Average Annual Salary	$71,670
Average Hourly Wage	$34.46
Total Employment	149,870