Childcare Worker (Intellectual Disability Children's Facility)
ほいくし（ちてきしょうがいじしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
A childcare professional who provides specialized support and daily life assistance for children with intellectual disabilities.
Description
Childcare Workers (Intellectual Disability Children's Facilities) are professionals who provide childcare and therapeutic care tailored to the developmental stages and individual characteristics of children with intellectual disabilities. They create and implement individual support plans through daily life support and behavioral observation, promoting development in language, motor skills, and sociality. They also collaborate with parents and related organizations to support children's independence and social participation.
Future Outlook
With increasing needs for support for children with disabilities, demand for specialized childcare workers is expected to grow in the future.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Childcare Worker (General Nursery) → Senior Childcare Worker → Facility Director → Child Development Support Manager → Welfare Service Administrator
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Developmental Psychology / Behavioral Observation Assessment / Communication Skills / Individual Support Plan Development / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Recreation Planning / Team Support / Welfare Network Building
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to flexibly respond to children's daily changing conditions and situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Important for accurately assessing developmental status and reflecting it in support plans. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for understanding children's feelings and responding appropriately. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously learn support methods tailored to individual disability characteristics. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to physical assistance and event-related movements, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many emotionally and physically burdensome situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because daily observation and support are the focus rather than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker License
Aliases
- Childcare Worker for Children with Disabilities
- Support Childcare Worker for Children with Disabilities
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