Child Guidance Center Counselor
じどうそうだんしょそうだんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Child Guidance Center Counselors are specialists at public institutions who provide consultation support, investigations, and necessary measures for children and their families facing issues such as child abuse and delinquency.
Description
Child Guidance Center Counselors are specialists who provide support aimed at ensuring children's safety and healthy development based on the Child Welfare Act and child abuse response laws. They handle consultations on child abuse and family problems, assess situations through interview surveys and home visits, and conduct risk assessments. Based on these results, they develop and implement support plans including temporary child protection, foster parent referrals, and collaboration with local organizations. They also work with schools, medical institutions, police, and other multidisciplinary professionals for ongoing follow-up. As public institution staff, record management and report writing are key responsibilities.
Future Outlook
With increasing social interest in child abuse and family issues, consultation needs are rising. The personnel shortage is becoming serious, and demand for counselors with expertise will remain high. Trends toward remote consultations using ICT and strengthened multi-agency collaboration are advancing.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Empathetic / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Discretionary Labor System / Local Government Public Servant / Remote / Team Division
Career Path
Child Guidance Center Counselor (New Hire) → Senior Counselor → Deputy Director → Director → Regional Child and Family Support Center Staff → School Social Worker → Caseworker Supervisor
Required Skills
Casework / Child Welfare Act Related Knowledge / Document Preparation / Home Visit Surveys / Interview Techniques / Multidisciplinary Collaboration / Risk Assessment / Social Work Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Counseling / ICT Utilization Skills / Network Building / Psychological Assessment / Trauma-Informed Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to changing situations are required. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to logically analyze complex family environments and legal provisions. |
| Communication Skills | To build trusting relationships with children, guardians, and related organizations. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to effectively develop support plans and coordinate with multiple organizations. |
| Problem Solving | To address diverse needs and derive appropriate support measures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because they frequently face heavy cases such as abuse and delinquency. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because case understanding and interview records are more central than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Public Psychologist
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Aliases
- Child Guidance Center Staff
Related Jobs
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Clinical Psychologist
- School Social Worker