Social & Community Service Managers
Also called: Program Director, Social Services Director, Program Manager, Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
- Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
Business
Arts and Humanities
Math and Science
Health
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Basic Skills
People and Technology Systems
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Math
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
leading, making decisions, and business. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Spreadsheet software
Data base user interface and query software
Word processing software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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