Child Welfare Officer
じどうふくしし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist at child guidance centers who provides consultation support for children and their families, conducts welfare assessments, and creates and coordinates support plans.
Description
Child welfare officers belong to child guidance centers, accept consultations on child abuse and child-rearing difficulties, assess family situations and children's psychological and developmental states, and formulate, implement, and evaluate individual support plans. As needed, they collaborate with medical institutions, schools, and local welfare organizations to provide support through multidisciplinary teams. They also handle a wide range of support tasks such as emergency temporary protection, foster care support, and support for children's return to their families, playing a role in protecting the safety and welfare of children in the community.
Future Outlook
With increasing social interest in preventing child abuse and supporting child-rearing, the demand for specialized personnel is on the rise. The importance of remote consultations using ICT and multidisciplinary collaboration is also expected to increase further.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Has Ambition / Has Coordination Skills / Has Empathy / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips and Visits / Civil Servant / Day Shifts / On-call / Team-based
Career Path
Entry-level Child Welfare Officer → Senior Child Welfare Officer → Deputy Director of Child Guidance Center → Director of Child Guidance Center → Local Government Welfare Division Manager
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Casework / Inter-agency Coordination / Interviewing Skills / Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Family Therapy / Multidisciplinary Collaboration / Psychological Knowledge / Risk Management / Utilization of Community Resources
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because the user's situation changes moment by moment. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to accurately judge family situations and risks. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent overlooking signs of child abuse. |
| Communication Skills | Because communication with users and related organizations is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Because organizational planning skills are required in formulating and executing individual support plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to propose multifaceted problem-solving measures. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the psychological burden is high in consultation work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration as a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because on-site support is the main focus rather than statistical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Nursery Teacher
- Certified Psychiatric Social Worker
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Case Worker (Child)
- Child Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Certified Nursery Teacher
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Guidance Staff
- Child Welfare Consultant