Social and Community Service Managers
Human Services · Family & Community Services
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $49,210; experienced workers reach $124,740. About 1,260 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +15.7%
- Openings a year
- 136
- Employed in 2024
- 1,395
Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Less than 5 years
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
14 programs, with the college that teaches each.
Business Administration
Business Administration
Business Management
Management, BAT
Social Work
Business Administration
Business Management and Technology
Social Work
Business Administration
Business Management
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Apply to Alamo CollegesSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Social Perceptiveness4.6
- Service Orientation4.0
- Management of Personnel Resources4.4
- Active Listening4.3
- Critical Thinking4.1
- Complex Problem Solving4.1
- Judgment and Decision Making4.1
- Monitoring4.0
What the work is
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.
- Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
- Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
- Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
- Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
- Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less7%
- Some college2%
- Associate degree8%
- Bachelor's degree50%
- Master's degree32%
Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.
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