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Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan

Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan

Want to work as a Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan? Below are the key facts. 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.

What do Social and Community Service Managers Make in Michigan?

For a social and community service managers working in Michigan, the median annual wage is $82,250 per year (or roughly $39.55/hour).Annual wages span from $51,610 at the 10th percentile to $115,320 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $51,610 $24.81
25th percentile $64,770 $31.14
Median (50th) $82,250 $39.55
75th percentile $96,220 $46.26
90th percentile $115,320 $55.44
Salary ranges for Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Michigan relative to the national average — is 1.08.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, social and community service managers earn a median of $156,089 per year ($75.04/hour), lower than the Michigan median.

Social and Community Service Managers earnings in Michigan vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 160,615 social and community service managers in the U.S.. In Michigan alone, about 6,020 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 2,370 social and community service managers.

Social and Community Service Managers in Michigan vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Social and Community Service Managers

Top Michigan Metros for Social and Community Service Managers

The largest metro-area employers of social and community service managers in Michigan.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 2,320 $82,760
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI 660 $81,280
Lansing-East Lansing, MI 360 $82,030
Ann Arbor, MI 290 $86,990
Flint, MI 230 $80,120
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI 230 $86,360
Saginaw, MI 130 $79,370
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI 110 $78,100
Niles, MI 110 $78,280
Jackson, MI 100 $75,990
Traverse City, MI 100 $76,400
Battle Creek, MI 90 $96,220
Midland, MI 80 $78,290
Bay City, MI 60 $81,710
Monroe, MI 40 $76,180

Top States for Social and Community Service Managers Employment

View the states that employ the most social and community service managers work.

State Number Employed
California 33,490
New York 17,850
Texas 12,040
Pennsylvania 8,470
Massachusetts 8,200
Florida 7,620
Illinois 7,050
Michigan 6,020
Minnesota 5,310
New Jersey 4,980
Georgia 4,670
Ohio 4,630
North Carolina 4,340
Connecticut 4,110
Maryland 4,080
Washington 3,510
Oregon 3,480
Virginia 3,420
Wisconsin 3,210
Missouri 3,030

Highest-Paying States for Social and Community Service Managers

These states pay the most for social and community service managers.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $99,700
Washington $98,710
Colorado $96,480
Virginia $93,150
New York $93,140
New Jersey $92,840
Alaska $87,140
Tennessee $85,940
South Dakota $84,210
North Dakota $83,410

Skills

Key social and community service managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Service Orientation  4.0 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.9 / 5
0
5
Management of Personnel Resources  3.9 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Coordination  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service  4.6 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.4 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.3 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.1 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.9 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for social and community service managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.4 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

  • Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
  • 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.
  • Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
  • Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients, such as handling a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
  • Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
  • Research and analyze member or community needs to determine program directions and goals.
  • Implement and evaluate staff, volunteer, or community training programs.
  • Act as consultants to agency staff and other community programs regarding the interpretation of program-related federal, state, and county regulations and policies.
  • Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.

Work Activities

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Performing Administrative Activities
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

Related occupations to social and community service managers include:

Also Known As

Adoption Services Manager, Adult Daycare Coordinator, Borough Coordinator, Case Manager, Case Services Manager, Casework Department Director, Casework Director, Casework Services Director, Child Welfare Director, Child Welfare Services Director, Children's Service Supervisor, Clinical Services Director, Club Manager, Community Center Director, Community Organization Director.

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