Compare Public Safety Telecommunicators & Child, Family, and School Social Workers District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,700
Similar skills & knowledge

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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Medium
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators
Low
Writing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Medium

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Bachelor's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Public Safety Telecommunicators
Public Safety Telecommunicators

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Certification for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Child, Family, and School Social Workers

23 related certifications

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