Employment Support Worker (Disability Facility)
しゅうろうしえんいん（しょうがいしゃしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who creates and implements individual support plans, coordinates with companies, and more to enable people with disabilities to participate in employment and vocational life.
Description
Employment Support Workers (Disability Facilities) assess the abilities and aspirations of each user with disabilities, develop and implement individual support plans for employment. They enhance vocational skills and ensure job retention through in-facility training, workplace internships, coordination and accompaniment support with external companies. They also maintain ongoing collaboration with users, families, and related organizations to provide follow-up after employment and continuous support for issue resolution.
Future Outlook
With an aging population and increasing demand for employment support for people with disabilities, job openings will remain stable. The importance of community transition support and home-based support is growing, increasing the demand for specialized employment support workers.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Empathetic / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Accompanying Sports Teams / Day Shift / External Collaboration / Home Visit Support / Shift Work
Career Path
Employment Support Worker (Entry Level) → Employment Support Supervisor → Facility Director → Welfare Consultant
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Communication Skills / Corporate Development and Employment Adjustment / Individual Support Plan Development / Vocational Ability Evaluation
Recommended Skills
Basics of Psychology / Case Record Management / Facilitation / Knowledge of Disability Welfare Systems
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly change support methods according to the situation. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is essential for collaboration with workplaces, users, families, and other professions. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary for developing and coordinating individual support plans. |
| Problem Solving | Because the ability to flexibly address challenges related to disabilities and workplace environments is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because long-term support and emergency responses involve significant mental strain. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because detailed data analysis or mathematical processing is not required to the same extent as in specialized professions. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Vocational Counselor for Persons with Disabilities
Aliases
- Employment Support Staff
- Job Coach
Related Jobs
- Case Worker
- Counselor
- Life Support Worker