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41403.07 – Social service planners

Social services planners conduct research, develop social programs and assess, co-ordinate and develop awareness of existing social services.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Social services planner
  • Social services planning consultant

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking, Decision Making and Problem Solving to weigh various factors when making decisions on social services, such as community needs, available resources and potential impacts
  • Writing to clearly communicate research findings, program proposals and service plans, create persuasive reports for stakeholders and adapt content for diverse audiences
  • Inductive Reasoning to identify patterns and trends from data and observations, such as common issues affecting certain populations or emerging needs in the community, to guide program development
  • Written Comprehension to accurately interpret research reports, policy documents and data analyses to apply findings to their work
  • Attention to Detail to review goals and implementation strategies to identify oversights or inefficiencies
  • Knowledge in Public Affairs and Government Relations to understand the complex relationship between governments and public sectors to effectively engage with policymakers, advocate for specific social policies and conduct research on social service requirements

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Conduct research, develop social programs, assess, coordinate and develop awareness of existing social services, and ensure that duplication of services is avoided. They may also work with land use planners to determine the impact of major land use plans for transportation, housing and recreational facilities projects.

Additional information

  • Progression to managerial positions is possible with experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Business development officers and market researchers and analysts (41402)
  • Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts (41401)
  • Government managers - health and social policy development and program administration (40010)
  • Social workers (41300)

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