Family Support Specialist Counselor
かていしえんせんもんそうだんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Family Support Specialist Counselors provide consultation, evaluation, support plan creation, and collaboration with related organizations to address various challenges faced by children and their families, aiming to stabilize the home environment.
Description
Family Support Specialist Counselors work at child consultation centers or social welfare corporations, grasping and assessing the needs of children and parents through home visits and interviews. They formulate support plans, provide psychological support and life support programs, and collaborate with medical institutions, educational institutions, and administrative bodies to deliver comprehensive support. They handle a wide range of tasks including early detection of abuse risks, crisis intervention, and family function reconstruction support, as well as advice and guidance to parents and case record creation.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and increasing child poverty issues, the demand for family support is rising, and stable demand is expected due to the strengthening of child consultation centers and the promotion of community-based integrated care. Remote consultations and ICT-utilized support services are expected to advance in the future.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Flexible and Adaptable / Good Listener / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Child Consultation Center Employment / Home Visit Support / Part-time Non-regular / Shift Work / Social Welfare Corporation
Career Path
Child Guidance Worker → Family Support Specialist Counselor → Chief Counselor → Child Welfare Officer (Manager) → Welfare Department Manager
Required Skills
Assessment / Case Record Creation / Coordination with Related Organizations / Counseling Skills / Support Plan Creation
Recommended Skills
Crisis Intervention / Facilitation / Family Therapy / Interprofessional Collaboration
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To detect risks without missing subtle behaviors or signs. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth dialogue and coordination with families and related organizations. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for planning and implementing support plans. |
| Problem Solving | To propose solutions for complex family issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to respond calmly even when facing serious family problems. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly consultation and support work, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Childcare Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Family Support Counselor
Related Jobs
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Development Support Manager
- Child Guidance Worker
- Child Welfare Officer