Child Independence Support Specialist
じどうじりつしえんせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who targets children needing support due to delinquency or family issues, providing life guidance and psychological support in facilities or homes to promote independence.
Description
Child Independence Support Specialists provide life guidance, psychological support, educational assistance, and employment support to children facing delinquency or family environment issues in child welfare facilities or independence support homes. They assess resident children's living conditions and physical/mental states, and create individual support plans. They deliver support for behavior improvement and independence through regular interviews and group work. They also collaborate with families, schools, and related organizations, hold case conferences to adjust support strategies, handle record-keeping and reporting, emergency responses, and aim to build a foundation for children's independence in society.
Future Outlook
While the declining birthrate continues, children with complex issues such as poor family environments or abuse still exist, keeping demand for specialized support stable. With enhancements to foster care systems and in-home support, non-facility-based support work is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Adaptable on the fly / Empathetic / Keen observer / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Facility Work / Night Shifts and On-Call Duty / Shift / Team Collaboration / Visiting Support
Career Path
Child Guidance Worker → Child Independence Support Specialist → Child Welfare Officer → Facility Director → Community Welfare Coordinator → Management Position
Required Skills
Active Listening Skills (Interview Techniques) / Assessment / Casework / Group Work Facilitation / Individual Support Plan Development / Record and Report Preparation
Recommended Skills
Crisis Intervention / Inter-agency Collaboration and Coordination Skills / Psychology Knowledge / Resilience
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Often requires quick responses to sudden issues or changes. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with children and related parties and sharing information. |
| Planning & Organization | Required for developing and implementing individual support plans. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to flexibly respond to children's challenges and devise solutions. |
| Stress Tolerance | Frequent encounters with children's serious issues lead to high mental strain. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required in the work. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Guidance Worker Appointment Qualification
- Mental Health Welfare Specialist
- Social Welfare Administrator Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Child Independence Support Staff
- Independence Support Specialist
Related Jobs
- Child Guidance Worker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Family Support Specialist Counselor
- Social Worker