First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers

Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers.

SOC: 39-1022.00

Common Job Titles

Aquatics SupervisorClinical Care CoordinatorDirect Care SupervisorResident Care Supervisor

What You'll Need to Succeed

AI-generated

Key competencies for this occupation at a glance

  • KnowledgeEvaluate personal service worker performance and service quality standards in diverse service environments, using compliance criteria and customer feedback.
  • MindsetIntegrate customer service principles with team management practices when coordinating personal service operations and maintaining client satisfaction.
  • KnowledgeAssess staffing needs and personnel resource allocation independently, considering service demands, budgetary constraints, and scheduling requirements.
  • MindsetReconcile conflicting priorities between client expectations and operational constraints when negotiating service delivery challenges with diverse stakeholders.
  • KnowledgeInterpret public safety regulations and organizational policies for frontline staff in personal service settings, ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • KnowledgeDemonstrate personnel management procedures including hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary actions following human resources protocols and employment regulations.
  • KnowledgeApply time management and scheduling techniques to coordinate multiple service workers across shifts using work scheduling software.
  • KnowledgeAnalyze operational processes and service delivery gaps using quality control metrics and customer service data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • MindsetEngage with subordinates during training, coaching, and performance development sessions using psychological understanding and social perceptiveness to motivate teams.
  • KnowledgeOperate Microsoft Office Suite and inventory management systems for administrative activities including documentation, reporting, and resource tracking.
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

107,060

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$32,150
10% of workers earn the following or more$73,800
Workers on average earn$50,920

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.8/5
  • English Language4.3/5
  • Administration and Management4.2/5
  • Public Safety and Security3.8/5
  • Psychology3.8/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Inventory management systemsPoint of sale POS softwareTimekeeping softwareWeb browser softwareWork scheduling software

Tools & Equipment

Automated external defibrillators AEDComputer laser printersDesktop computersLaptop computersMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipment