Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Social services agencies
- Local and state government agencies
- Religious organizations
- Nursing and residential care facilities
- Vocational rehabilitation agencies
- Community relief organizations
Outlook
Demand for this career will be strong. As the aging population grows, the need for adult care and social services increases. In addition, as people with substance abuse issues are directed to treatment programs, more social and community service managers will be needed.
Despite the expected growth, government funding determines the number of jobs in this career. Funding is likely to be affected by the economy and by the popularity of social programs.
Social and Community Service Managers (CIS 100197)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
6,151 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
536 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
103 Small |
& |
2.9% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
156 Medium |
& |
-1.9% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,073 Large |
& |
8.5% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
272 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
59 Small |
& |
1.7% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
223 Medium |
& |
15.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Du Page County |
440 Medium |
& |
15.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
43 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
109 Small |
& |
12.8% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
63 Small |
& |
-4.8% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
71 Small |
& |
-1.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Lake County |
201 Small |
& |
6.5% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
17 Very few |
| McHenry County |
76 Small |
& |
21.1% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
133 Medium |
& |
7.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
130 Small |
& |
6.9% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
294 Medium |
& |
-3.4% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
21 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
139 Medium |
& |
2.2% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
83 Small |
& |
-1.2% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
156 Small |
& |
9.6% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
84 Small |
& |
1.2% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
250 Medium |
& |
-2.4% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
167 Medium |
& |
7.2% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
26 Very small |
& |
-11.5% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
145 Small |
& |
11.7% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| United States |
219,800 Large |
& |
6.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
18,600 Moderate |