Social and Community Service Managers

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Social and Community Service Managers

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Manage the day-to-day operations of an agency that provides social services or a group that engages with the public. In charge of managing the program's or organization's finances and overseeing the rules under which members can get involved.

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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.

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	HIGH
Level of responsibilities	HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict	HIGH

Competition for this position	LOW
Communication with others	HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards

Leadership

Critical decision making

Level of responsibilities

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Competition for this position

Communication with others

Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Comfort of the work setting

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Dealing and handling conflicts

Physical demands

Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Getting Information

Interacting With Computers

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Performing Administrative Activities

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Areas of Study

Administration and Management

Customer and Personal Service

Education and Training

English Language

Personnel and Human Resources

Psychology

Public Safety and Security

Therapy and Counseling

Degrees

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Learning

Complex Problem Solving

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Management of Personnel Resources

Monitoring

Service Orientation

Social Perceptiveness