Connector vs child advocate

The differences between connectors and child advocates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 6-12 months to become a connector, becoming a child advocate takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a connector has an average salary of $49,110, which is higher than the $37,885 average annual salary of a child advocate.

The top three skills for a connector include community resources, care management and social work. The most important skills for a child advocate are social work, safety planning, and crisis intervention.

Connector vs child advocate overview

	Connector	Child Advocate
Yearly salary	$49,110	$37,885
Hourly rate	$23.61	$18.21
Growth rate	-4%	9%
Number of jobs	5,774	88,678
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Average age	40	42
Years of experience	12	4

Connector vs child advocate salary

Connectors and child advocates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Connector	Child Advocate
Average salary	$49,110	$37,885
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $79,000	Between $30,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	Pasadena, TX
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	BP America Inc	Suncoast Center
Best paying industry	Energy	Non Profits

Differences between connector and child advocate education

There are a few differences between a connector and a child advocate in terms of educational background:

	Connector	Child Advocate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 48%	Bachelor's Degree, 65%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Hunter College of the City University of New York

Connector vs child advocate demographics

Here are the differences between connectors' and child advocates' demographics:

	Connector	Child Advocate
Average age	40	42
Gender ratio	Male, 55.8% Female, 44.2%	Male, 13.1% Female, 86.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 7.8% White, 56.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 13.4% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 15.1% Asian, 2.7% White, 63.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
LGBT Percentage	7%	10%

Differences between connector and child advocate duties and responsibilities

Connector example responsibilities.

Require to analyze unusual incidents and determine whether there has been neglect and/or abuse by Medicaid residential providers and/or family members.
Signale worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel member.
Operate pneumatic, power, hand tools, cutting torches, grinders, and demolition saws.
Conduct routine monitoring/review of HIV/AIDS cases, medical treatments/progress and clinical trials participation.

Child advocate example responsibilities.

Offer immediate practical assistance to the family in obtaining Medicaid coverage, financial assistance or help with housing.
Assist patients in securing medical coverage by screening refer patients and coordinating the application process through successful approval.
Complete risk assessments and develop comprehensive intervention plans to address safety, communication, and problem solving abilities.

Connector vs child advocate skills

Common connector skills

Community Resources, 20%
Care Management, 11%
Social Work, 10%
Educational Materials, 10%
Mental Health, 8%
Social Services, 7%

Common child advocate skills

Social Work, 16%
Safety Planning, 11%
Crisis Intervention, 9%
Mental Health, 7%
Child Abuse, 5%
Child Advocacy, 5%