Health and Welfare Services Managers

What the job involves

• Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
• Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
• Coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
• Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
• Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• Liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
• Advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
• Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
• Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

Key values of workers in Health and Welfare Services Managers

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Health and Welfare Services Managers

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.