Child Life Support Worker
じどうせいかつしえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who provides support for children's daily lives, psychological care, and independence in child welfare facilities such as child care institutions and infant homes.
Description
Child life support workers provide life support and promote independence for children with various backgrounds such as abuse or poverty in settings like child care institutions, infant homes, and foster parent support. They support physical and mental growth through assistance with daily living, health management, learning support, and recreation planning. They handle a wide range of tasks, including creating and implementing individualized support plans, coordinating with families, schools, and government agencies, and responding to emergencies. They aim to provide a safe and secure living environment through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the community.
Future Outlook
With increasing importance placed on preventing child abuse and supporting impoverished families, stable demand is expected. Trends include enhancing specialization, strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, and improving training systems.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Compassionate / Patient / Proactive / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time Employee / Night Shift / On-site Resident / Shift Work
Career Path
Junior Support Worker → Senior Support Worker → Chief Child Life Support Worker → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director
Required Skills
Casework / Counseling / Developmental Psychology / Life Support Plan Formulation / Related Organization Coordination
Recommended Skills
Activity Program Planning and Operation / Crisis Intervention / Family Support / Recreation Operation / Stress Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Necessary to flexibly respond to changing situations. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trusting relationships with children, families, and related parties. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for planning and managing the implementation of support plans. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to emergencies and solve problems. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to respond calmly in stressful situations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Document preparation and record-keeping are necessary, but advanced numerical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Child Guidance Worker Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker
- Mental Health Welfare Worker
- Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Case Worker
- Child Guidance Worker
- Childcare Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Social Worker