Career Path

In this career, your responsibilities may include:

• Overseeing and coordinating social service programs, and managing employees who provide the services.
• Working with key stakeholders to identify and meet the needs of the community.
• Must have work experience as a social worker or in a related field.

Job Titles

In your job search, you may find listings for this career under different titles. You can find some examples of these, as well as more information about this career, at Career One Stop.

Academic Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree, although some employers prefer a master’s degree. Even if it is not required, obtaining a master’s degree can make you eligible for careers with greater responsibility and higher salaries in this career pathway, if you do not already have the U.S. equivalent of a master’s degree.