Director (Welfare Facility)
えんちょう（ふくししせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Oversees all operations of welfare facilities, improving service quality and supporting residents' lives.
Description
The Director (Welfare Facility) is the person responsible for managing and operating social welfare facilities such as child welfare facilities and elderly welfare facilities. They handle a wide range of tasks including formulating service provision policies, creating specific operation plans, staff recruitment, training and evaluation, equipment and financial management, legal compliance, administrative correspondence, and regional collaboration to provide stable and high-quality welfare services to users. They assess users' living conditions, consider and implement necessary support as required, and balance achieving facility goals with creating a comfortable work environment for staff.
Future Outlook
Amid advancing diversification of welfare needs due to aging population and declining birthrate, demand for facility directors with management skills is expected to remain stable. With the introduction of ICT and promotion of community-based integrated care systems, more efficient operations and strengthened multi-professional collaboration will be required in the future.
Personality Traits
Good at coordination / Has empathy / Has leadership / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Life Support Worker → Chief → Deputy Facility Director → Facility Director
Required Skills
Budget Management / Communication Skills / Legal and Institutional Knowledge / Plan Formulation / Staff Management
Recommended Skills
Community Collaboration / Crisis Management / ICT Utilization / Risk Management / Training Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To collaborate smoothly with users, families, staff, and administrative agencies. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Leadership is required to lead facility operations and guide the organization. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for formulating long-term operation plans and budget preparation. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly and appropriately to diverse user needs and troubles. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to withstand mental pressure from user interactions and emergency responses. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Social Welfare Administrator Qualification
Aliases
- Facility Director
- Welfare Facility Director
Related Jobs
- Case Worker
- Deputy Facility Director
- Life Support Worker
- Service Management Supervisor