Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 4.88 | 08/2018 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 4.5 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 4.12 | 08/2018 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.B.1.a | 4.12 | 08/2018 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.62 | 08/2018 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.38 | 08/2018 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.25 | 08/2018 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.12 | 08/2018 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 4.12 | 08/2018 |
| Speech Clarity | 1.A.4.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintain case history records and prepare reports. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
| Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
| Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts to help children who face problems, such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty. | Core | 63 | 08/2018 |
| Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
| Address legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisting with hearings and providing testimony to inform custody arrangements. | Core | 64 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Social | 6.85 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.57 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.32 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.93 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.9 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 1.7 | 11/2023 |