Social and Community Service Managers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 2,105 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 75% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Establish and oversee administrative procedures to meet objectives set by boards of directors or senior management.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and that resources are used effectively.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Participate in the determination of organizational policies regarding such issues as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prepare and maintain records and reports, such as budgets, personnel records, or training manuals.
AI could do much of this on its own
Recruit, interview, and hire or sign up volunteers and staff.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Direct activities of professional and technical staff members and volunteers.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are not duplicated.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Speak to community groups to explain and interpret agency purposes, programs, and policies.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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What the move takes
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Getting ready typically takes more than four years.
Skills you already have
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New skills to build
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Skills you already have
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