Overview
Managers in social, community and correctional services plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the programs and activities of social service and community agencies, correctional institutions, counselling departments, labour organizations, professional associations, political parties and non-governmental organizations.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs such as income maintenance, children's aid and emergency housing services
Manage the operations and activities of social and community centres, correctional facilities and detention centres
Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues such as health care, human rights, consumer protection, international development and environmental protection
Administer programs of membership organizations such as political parties, labour organizations, business and professional associations
Establish administrative procedures to meet objectives set by board of directors or senior management
Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff delivering services and programs to the general public and to the organization or association membership
Plan, administer and control budgets for programs, equipment and support services
Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$52,140
$96,250
$150,413
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
1,313expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Additional information
Certification requirements
Work Experience
- Work experience required
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