Intellectual Disability Welfare Officer
ちてきしょうがいしゃふくしし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who provides consultation, assessment, creates support plans, coordinates with relevant organizations for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, and promotes independence support.
Description
Intellectual Disability Welfare Officers support people with intellectual disabilities in leading independent lives in their communities through welfare consultations and casework. They conduct interviews with users and families to identify needs, perform assessments, and formulate individual support plans. Affiliated with local governments, welfare offices, or consultation support agencies, they handle service utilization coordination, collaboration with related organizations, monitoring, and as needed, family support and rights advocacy. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, they utilize knowledge of systems and local resources to improve users' quality of life.
Future Outlook
With aging population, implementation of the Disability Rights Convention, and promotion of community-based integrated care, demand for welfare officers with specialized knowledge is expected to remain stable. Acquiring ICT skills will also become important with the expansion of online consultations.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Flexible and adaptable / Good listener / Patient
Work Style
Consultation Support Agency / Flexitime / Home Visit Support / Local Government Welfare Facility Employment / Remote Consultation
Career Path
Intellectual Disability Welfare Officer (Junior) → Senior Welfare Officer → Chief Welfare Officer → Consultation Support Specialist → Manager (Section Chief, etc.) → Facility Director / Center Director
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Interview and Consultation Techniques / Support Plan Creation / Welfare Systems and Legal Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Community Work / Family Support Techniques / Multidisciplinary Collaboration / Rights Advocacy
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To facilitate smooth collaboration with users, families, and related organizations. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for developing individual support plans and coordinating with related organizations. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary to devise solutions for users' diverse challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to maintain composure during mental stress or emergency responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Required to provide support in collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Specialized numerical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Social Welfare Administrator Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Intellectual Disability Counselor
Related Jobs
- Certified Social Worker
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Life Support Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker