Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist single parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers on how to deal with problem children.
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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 5,770 | 14.08 | 10.41 | 15.91 | 29,280 | 21,650 | 33,100 |
| Joplin MSA | 60 | 12.14 | 9.50 | 13.46 | 25,240 | 19,750 | 27,990 |
| Columbia MSA | 120 | 12.40 | 9.51 | 13.84 | 25,790 | 19,770 | 28,790 |
| St Joseph MSA | 150 | 13.18 | 8.35 | 15.60 | 27,420 | 17,360 | 32,440 |
| Springfield MSA | 130 | 14.44 | 8.39 | 17.47 | 30,030 | 17,440 | 36,330 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,850 | 15.15 | 9.65 | 17.90 | 31,510 | 20,070 | 37,230 |
| Kansas City* | 1,080 | 16.84 | 11.37 | 19.58 | 35,036 | 23,641 | 40,733 |
| Central Region* | 190 | 12.00 | 9.13 | 13.44 | 24,969 | 18,985 | 27,962 |
| Northwest Region* | 330 | 11.56 | 7.94 | 13.37 | 24,051 | 16,515 | 27,820 |
| Ozark Region* | 150 | 14.31 | 8.51 | 17.22 | 29,770 | 17,693 | 35,809 |
| South Central Region* | 30 | 13.21 | 11.30 | 14.16 | 27,471 | 23,507 | 29,452 |
| Southeast Region* | 80 | 11.46 | 7.75 | 13.31 | 23,828 | 16,119 | 27,683 |
| Southwest Region* | 70 | 12.00 | 9.10 | 13.45 | 24,965 | 18,930 | 27,983 |
| St. Louis City* | 290 | 14.48 | 11.27 | 16.09 | 30,119 | 23,434 | 33,461 |
| St. Louis County* | 640 | 12.85 | 7.71 | 15.42 | 26,721 | 16,037 | 32,064 |
| West Central Region* | 130 | 11.15 | 6.99 | 13.22 | 23,185 | 14,541 | 27,508 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 130 | 13.04 | 10.08 | 14.52 | 27,122 | 20,962 | 30,202 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 6,330 | 8,020 | 1,690 | 26.70 | 240 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,270 | 1,500 | 230 | 18.11 | 37 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 2,820 | 3,240 | 420 | 14.89 | 74 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 360 | 390 | 30 | 8.33 | 4 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 320 | 400 | 80 | 25.00 | 11 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 320 | 370 | 50 | 15.63 | 10 | 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
Juvenile Corrections (NEW)
Social Work
Youth Services/Administration (NEW)