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 |
6,290 Large |
& |
11.1% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
625 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
112 Small |
& |
3.6% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
144 Small |
& |
4.9% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Cook County |
3,144 Large |
& |
12.8% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
319 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
63 Small |
& |
-1.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
240 Medium |
& |
12.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Du Page County |
459 Medium |
& |
16.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
50 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
105 Small |
& |
16.2% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
60 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
70 Small |
& |
15.7% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
213 Small |
& |
13.1% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| McHenry County |
74 Small |
& |
18.9% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
130 Medium |
& |
7.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
128 Small |
& |
4.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
286 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
27 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
134 Medium |
& |
5.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
83 Small |
& |
12.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
162 Medium |
& |
4.9% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
77 Small |
& |
-2.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
244 Medium |
& |
3.7% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
175 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Will County |
161 Small |
& |
19.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| United States |
199,500 Large |
& |
8.2% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
17,800 Moderate |