Guidance Staff (After-School Day Service Facility)
しどういん（ほうかごとうでいさーびすじぎょうしょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who supports children with disabilities in improving their daily living skills and social participation at after-school day service facilities.
Description
Guidance Staff at After-School Day Service Facilities plan and implement learning support, life training, and recreational activities in line with individual support plans to ensure that children with disabilities can spend their after-school hours and long vacations safely and meaningfully. They collaborate with parents, schools, medical, and welfare institutions, maintain daily records and evaluations, and promote independence and social development. They are also responsible for safety management and first aid to prevent accidents, and require flexible responses tailored to the child's developmental stage and needs.
Future Outlook
Demand for services supporting children with disabilities is increasing, and the need for highly specialized guidance staff remains stable. Multidisciplinary collaboration and ICT utilization are advancing, expanding opportunities for support incorporating new technologies and methods.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-Oriented
Work Style
Day Shifts / Full-Time / Overtime Possible / Part-Time/Contract OK / Shift Work
Career Path
Guidance Staff → Lead Guidance Staff → Child Development Support Manager → Service Management Supervisor → Facility Director/Manager
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Creating and Implementing Individual Support Plans / Record-Keeping and Reporting / Safety Management and First Aid / Understanding Disability Characteristics
Recommended Skills
Facilitation / Family Support / Recreation Planning and Operation / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to diverse needs and sudden situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention is required for children's safety management and health observation. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth interactions with children, parents, and related parties are required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creativity is required to plan activities tailored to the child's developmental stage and interests. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for supervising children and supporting outings. |
| Planning & Organization | Because multiple programs and individual support plans need to be coordinated and implemented. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is physically and mentally demanding. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with staff and related organizations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced quantitative analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Guidance Staff Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- After-School Day Service Instructor
- Child Guidance Staff
Related Jobs
- Child Development Support Manager
- Childcare Worker
- Disability Support Staff
- Social Worker