Careers in Human Services Management
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Human services management professionals implement services that help resolve human social, physical, psychological and educational difficulties. Among the careers that fall into the category of human services management are social and human service assistant, social and community service manager and social worker. Below is a chart comparing some of the characteristics these career fields:
| Social and Human Service Assistant | Social Worker | Social and Community Service Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Overview | Social and human service assistants aid advanced professionals as they secure benefits for clients and help clients cope with difficult times. | Social workers help people cope with everyday problems or diagnose and deal with clients who may be psychologically, behaviorally or emotionally challenged. | Social and community service managers coordinate and administer social service programs to clients with various social or behavioral challenges. |
| Education Requirements | Certificate or associate's degree required for management duties | Bachelor's degree for non-clinical, master's degree for clinical | At least a bachelor's degree |
| Program Length | 1-2 years | 4-6 years, depending on whether a master's degree is included | 4 years |
| Certification and Licensing | None | State licensure required for clinical social workers and may be required for nonclinical social workers in some states | Social worker license required by some employers; optional Certified Social Work Manager credential available |
| Experience Required | Some experience preferred | 2 years required for clinical licensure | Social worker experience generally required |
| Job Outlook for 2014-2024 | Faster than average (11%)* | Faster than average (12%)* | Faster than average (10%)* |
| Mean Annual Salary (2014) | $31,860* | $49,150* | $67,730* |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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