Dependency case manager vs coordinator

The differences between dependency case managers and coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a dependency case manager and a coordinator. Additionally, a coordinator has an average salary of $41,599, which is higher than the $37,770 average annual salary of a dependency case manager.

The top three skills for a dependency case manager include social work, DCF and foster care. The most important skills for a coordinator are customer service, patients, and excellent organizational.

Dependency case manager vs coordinator overview

	Dependency Case Manager	Coordinator
Yearly salary	$37,770	$41,599
Hourly rate	$18.16	$20.00
Growth rate	12%	12%
Number of jobs	77,813	151,508
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 76%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	12	12

What does a dependency case manager do?

A dependency care manager oversees staff operations to ensure clients, particularly the minors, receive the care and support they need. They primarily conduct interviews and evaluations to identify the clients' needs, arrange different services, and plan various care and treatment programs in collaboration with mental health professionals. They are also responsible for monitoring the progress of cases, preparing reports and presentations, processing documentation, and facilitating the placement of social workers to assist families and individuals. Moreover, a dependency care manager empowers staff and implements policies and regulations to ensure efficient services.

What does a coordinator do?

Coordinators are responsible for liaising between the department they are assigned to and any other external party. They oversee projects or agreements. They are in charge of following through negotiations between the two parties regarding work. They see through the conduct of such contracts by ensuring that all terms are amenable to both parties. They maintain records and other necessary data and paperwork. They also ensure that office policy and guidelines are being followed. Coordinators also ensure that all projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Dependency case manager vs coordinator salary

Dependency case managers and coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Dependency Case Manager	Coordinator
Average salary	$37,770	$41,599
Salary range	Between $22,000 And $63,000	Between $27,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	Alaska
Best paying company	-	Meta
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between dependency case manager and coordinator education

There are a few differences between a dependency case manager and a coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Dependency Case Manager	Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 76%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Psychology	Business
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	University of Southern California

Dependency case manager vs coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between dependency case managers' and coordinators' demographics:

	Dependency Case Manager	Coordinator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 17.2% Female, 82.8%	Male, 36.3% Female, 63.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 14.0% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 21.5% Asian, 5.9% White, 52.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%	Black or African American, 11.5% Unknown, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 20.9% Asian, 6.4% White, 53.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between dependency case manager and coordinator duties and responsibilities

Dependency case manager example responsibilities.

Manage extensively high Medicaid case load of clients receiving mental health services within the facility needing case management and medication management.
Identify and assess client and family needs of minors place in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers.
Perform concurrent review to assure appropriateness of admission, inpatient/acute care, rehabilitation/SNF status, and discharge using establish InterQual guidelines.
Attend school IEP meetings and disciplinary meetings to advocate and plan for client's educational service needs.
Make referrals to home care and/or DME vendors using Medicare/Medicaid criteria/eligibility.

Coordinator example responsibilities.

Conduct kaizen blitz in the machine shop that achieve higher productivity and efficiency gains.
Manage documented records of meetings and contact with Pre-K teachers to discuss relevant information concerning children and families.
Manage and coordinate the workload of the release team members and are responsible for organizing and hosting all production release windows.
Manage IDT roster and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
Provide leadership development opportunities for youth and lead community events and activities for the community.
Facilitate development of veterans individual rehabilitation plans, which provide purpose, organization and empowerment to achieve life goals.

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Dependency case manager vs coordinator skills

Common dependency case manager skills

Social Work, 17%
DCF, 11%
Foster Care, 9%
Kids, 9%
On-Call Support, 7%
Medical Coverage, 5%

Common coordinator skills

Customer Service, 21%
Patients, 10%
Excellent Organizational, 7%
Data Entry, 5%
Excellent Guest, 5%
Coordinators, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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