# Social Services Manager

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-services-manager

Social Services Managers oversee programs and staff within human service agencies, nonprofits, or government departments, handling program management, budget management, and grant and regulatory compliance. They supervise caseworkers, set policy, and use case management software to track outcomes and ensure services meet funding and legal requirements. This leadership role typically requires a background in social work or public administration along with strong staff supervision experience.

Top skills: [Budget Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/budget-management), [Program Management](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/program-management)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Behavioral Health Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/behavioral-health-social-worker), [Family Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/family-social-worker), [Healthcare Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-social-worker), [Mental Health Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/mental-health-social-worker), [School Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/school-social-worker), [Social Services Specialist](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-services-specialist), [Social Worker](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/social-worker)
- Often leads to: [Director of Social Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-social-services)

## Similar roles

[Case Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/case-manager), [Director of Human Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-human-services), [Director of Social Services](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/director-of-social-services), [Healthcare Administrator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/healthcare-administrator), [Human Services Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/human-services-manager), [Program Coordinator](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-coordinator), [Program Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/program-manager)

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