Children's Home Director
じどうようごしせつしせつちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that oversees the overall operation and management of a children's home, supervising the healthy growth and living support of the children.
Description
The Children's Home Director oversees the entire facility, from formulating operational policies to budget management, staffing, staff recruitment and training, and safety and health management. They bear a wide range of responsibilities, including supervising care plans for each resident child, collaborating with related organizations, coordinating reports and adjustments with parents and administration, and handling crisis responses. Building regional welfare networks and responding to institutional changes are also required, making management skills and specialized welfare knowledge essential.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and the growing importance of social foster care support, demand for facility operation specialists will remain stable. Expect progress in efficiency through strengthened regional welfare collaboration and ICT utilization.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Empathetic / High Sense of Ethics / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Child Guidance Staff → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director → Area Manager (Overseeing Multiple Facilities) → Welfare Director (Government Agencies, etc.)
Required Skills
Budget Management / Care Plan Creation / Coordination with Related Organizations / Facility Management / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Crisis Management / Data Analysis / ICT Utilization / Psychological Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Important to flexibly respond to changes in residents' situations and emergencies. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for rule compliance and hygiene management to ensure children's safety and welfare. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination and collaboration with children, parents, staff, and administrative agencies. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Ability to take initiative in formulating facility policies and improving services is required. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is required for facility operations, care plan formulation, budget management, etc. |
| Problem Solving | Required to respond to children's problematic behavior and emergencies with quick judgment. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to perform duties under high stress, such as child care and emergency response. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with staff and other organizations to provide comprehensive support. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Guidance Staff Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker
Aliases
- Children's Home Administrator
- Children's Home Superintendent
Related Jobs
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Guidance Staff
- Child Welfare Officer
- Nursing Home Director