Certified Specialist of Occupancy - Housing Choice Voucher

Median Annual Income

$77,030

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Median Annual Income

$75,050

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

Median Annual Income

$75,670

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

Median Annual Income

$67,650

Projected Job Growth

+8 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.

Median Annual Income

$74,530

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Conduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.

Median Annual Income

$53,940

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Median Annual Income

$47,470

Projected Job Growth

+7 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.

Median Annual Income

$40,300

Projected Job Growth

-10 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Interview persons by telephone, mail, in person, or by other means for the purpose of completing forms, applications, or questionnaires. Ask specific questions, record answers, and assist persons with completing form. May sort, classify, and file forms.

Median Annual Income

$47,710

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Management & Entrepreneurship

Most Common Education Level

Associate's degree

Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports, and date of and reason for termination. May prepare reports for employment records, file employment records, or search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.

Median Annual Income

$46,900

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives.