Case management supervisor vs program supervisor

The differences between case management supervisors and program supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a case management supervisor, becoming a program supervisor takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a program supervisor has an average salary of $45,460, which is higher than the $43,114 average annual salary of a case management supervisor.

The top three skills for a case management supervisor include social work, patients and management services. The most important skills for a program supervisor are autism, social work, and developmental disabilities.

Case management supervisor vs program supervisor overview

	Case Management Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Yearly salary	$43,114	$45,460
Hourly rate	$20.73	$21.86
Growth rate	12%	8%
Number of jobs	143,820	65,551
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Average age	43	40
Years of experience	12	6

What does a case management supervisor do?

A case management supervisor is in charge of overseeing the clinical and administrative operations of programs in health care facilities or social services, ensuring patients get to receive optimal care and support. They manage case and patient files, supervise staff, establish guidelines and objectives, coordinate various services according to the patients' needs, and develop case plans according to protocols. There are also instances when they must prepare and process documents, answer calls and correspondence, liaise with external parties, and resolve issues should any arise.

What does a program supervisor do?

A program supervisor is an individual who coordinates and monitors the scheduling and technical performance of company programs. Program supervisors aid in negotiating contracts and are responsible for any contractual changes. They recommend changes to the plans to improve process efficiency and develop solutions to any program problems. Program supervisors work under a manager's supervision and the role requires a bachelor's degree with relevant job experience. They are also independent at the same time and can collaborate with other staff members.

Case management supervisor vs program supervisor salary

Case management supervisors and program supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Case Management Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Average salary	$43,114	$45,460
Salary range	Between $19,000 And $93,000	Between $37,000 And $54,000
Highest paying City	Pacifica, CA	San Jose, CA
Highest paying state	California	California
Best paying company	Cedars-Sinai	Sephora
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between case management supervisor and program supervisor education

There are a few differences between a case management supervisor and a program supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Case Management Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 60%
Most common major	Nursing	Psychology
Most common college	SUNY at Binghamton	SUNY at Binghamton

Case management supervisor vs program supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between case management supervisors' and program supervisors' demographics:

	Case Management Supervisor	Program Supervisor
Average age	43	40
Gender ratio	Male, 21.5% Female, 78.5%	Male, 37.0% Female, 63.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 6.1% White, 57.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 6.3% White, 65.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	11%	14%

Differences between case management supervisor and program supervisor duties and responsibilities

Case management supervisor example responsibilities.

Collaborate with partners including public and private agencies to achieve permanency for children.
Develop and direct interdisciplinary morning meetings on patients.
Perform admission, concurrent and respective reviews for medical necessity on assign patients.
Prepare legal documents and analyze document productions responsive to discovery requests for attorneys specializing in automotive product liability litigation.
Conduct intensive case management and quality control for file accuracy in order to ensure HUD regulations are accurately implement.

Program supervisor example responsibilities.

Conduct daily clinical documentation audits, manage consumer financial accounts, provide oversight and approval for all treatment and discharge planning.
MAP (medication administration), first aid, and CPR certify.
Train staff on CPR first aid.
Maintain state compliance (HIPAA, HUD, DDS, and Medicaid).
Develop curriculum for kids classes and adult classes.
Update and maintain timekeeping system with employee files.

Case management supervisor vs program supervisor skills

Common case management supervisor skills

Social Work, 17%
Patients, 7%
Management Services, 6%
Foster Care, 5%
Oversight, 4%
Rehabilitation, 4%

Common program supervisor skills

Autism, 8%
Social Work, 7%
Developmental Disabilities, 7%
Mental Health, 7%
Work Ethic, 7%
Oversight, 6%

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