Plan, organize, 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.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,760 | 18.14 | 12.43 | 21.00 | 37,730 | 25,840 | 43,680 |
| Joplin MSA | 50 | 19.68 | 10.87 | 24.08 | 40,930 | 22,610 | 50,080 |
| Columbia MSA | 60 | 18.96 | 11.29 | 22.79 | 39,430 | 23,490 | 47,400 |
| St Joseph MSA | 30 | 13.87 | 10.61 | 15.50 | 28,850 | 22,060 | 32,240 |
| Springfield MSA | 150 | 16.90 | 9.75 | 20.48 | 35,150 | 20,270 | 42,600 |
| St Louis MSA | 870 | 19.69 | 12.79 | 23.15 | 40,960 | 26,600 | 48,140 |
| Kansas City* | 460 | 20.66 | 13.35 | 24.32 | 42,981 | 27,766 | 50,588 |
| Central Region* | 160 | 15.74 | 9.82 | 18.70 | 32,744 | 20,421 | 38,905 |
| Northwest Region* | 50 | 13.67 | 9.85 | 15.57 | 28,426 | 20,498 | 32,390 |
| Ozark Region* | 170 | 17.08 | 9.94 | 20.65 | 35,524 | 20,665 | 42,953 |
| South Central Region* | 40 | 12.39 | 8.99 | 14.08 | 25,763 | 18,709 | 29,290 |
| Southeast Region* | 70 | 16.39 | 11.36 | 18.90 | 34,084 | 23,637 | 39,308 |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 19.54 | 10.81 | 23.90 | 40,639 | 22,484 | 49,716 |
| St. Charles* | 20 | 21.55 | 15.66 | 24.49 | 44,820 | 32,565 | 50,948 |
| St. Louis City* | 270 | 20.53 | 14.03 | 23.78 | 42,693 | 29,175 | 49,452 |
| St. Louis County* | 300 | 22.29 | 13.95 | 26.45 | 46,355 | 29,026 | 55,020 |
| West Central Region* | 60 | 14.86 | 9.67 | 17.46 | 30,914 | 20,122 | 36,310 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 90 | 13.08 | 7.14 | 16.06 | 27,216 | 14,853 | 33,397 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 2,710 | 3,270 | 560 | 20.66 | 107 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 870 | 1,000 | 130 | 14.94 | 28 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 1,080 | 1,260 | 180 | 16.67 | 38 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 130 | 150 | 20 | 15.38 | 2 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 220 | 270 | 50 | 22.73 | 8 | Good |
| Southeast Region* | 160 | 190 | 30 | 18.75 | 6 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 140 | 150 | 10 | 7.14 | 4 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Human Services, General (NEW)
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
Business/Commerce, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies