Daily tasks/Routine activities

1. Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.

2. Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning.

3. Conduct presentations on research findings for clients and at research meetings.

4. Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.

5. Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.

6. Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.

7. Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, and promotion.

8. Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, and promotion.

9. Write articles, white papers, and reports to share research findings and educate others.

10. Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.

11. Develop and implement employee selection and placement programs.

12. Identify training and development needs.

13. Train clients to administer human resources functions including testing, selection, and performance management.

14. Facilitate organizational development and change.

15. Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.

16. Assess employee performance.

17.Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.

Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills

The following skills aid a Community psychologist carry out his/her duties with ease ;

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities

Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.