Developmental Services Worker

CIP 19.0710 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

6 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Developmental Services Worker is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$54,940

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Job Growth

+4.6%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,646

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other. In-state tuition ranges from $600 to $6,990, and the work is primarily indoor with light physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 6 (28.6%)

Female: 15 (71.4%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 3 (14.3%)

Certificate: 18 (85.7%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Conventional

Enterprising

helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Helping others
Teaching
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Active Listening

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value social perceptiveness?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.