Care Support Specialist (Care Manager)
かいごしえんせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Welfare and Caregiving Occupations
- Middle : Professional Occupations in Welfare and Caregiving
- Minor : Care Managers
Summary
A professional who responds to consultations from care recipients and their families, creates, adjusts, and manages care service utilization plans (care plans).
Description
Care Support Specialists (Care Managers) provide consultation support to clients who have received long-term care certification and their families, and create care service utilization plans (care plans) utilizing the long-term care insurance system. They assess clients' physical conditions and living environments, conduct service coordination and monitoring through multi-professional collaboration, regularly evaluate and revise plans to support client independence and improve quality of life. They also handle a wide range of tasks including administrative procedures, benefit management, and coordination with related organizations.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the progress of population aging. With the promotion of the community-based integrated care system, the role and importance of care managers' expertise are expected to grow further.
Personality Traits
Adaptable / Calm and composed / Empathetic / Good at coordination / Good listener
Work Style
Direct to/from Work Allowed / Flexitime System / Full-time/Part-time Options Available / Home Visits / Office Work
Career Path
Chief Care Manager → Service Provision Supervisor → Facility Director/Manager → Consultation Support Specialist → Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Care Plan Creation / Consultation Assistance / Interviewing (Client and Family Support) / Knowledge of Long-Term Care Insurance System / Monitoring and Evaluation / Multi-Professional Collaboration
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care Specialist / End-of-Life Care / ICT Utilization / Knowledge of Welfare Equipment and Home Modifications / Leadership
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in service utilization plans and contract details is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth collaboration with clients, families, medical, and caregiving staff is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | Because coordination with multiple professions and plan formulation are central to the job. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to construct optimal support for clients' diverse challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because dealing with clients' families' concerns and complaints involves significant stress. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with multiple professions such as doctors, nurses, and care staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because mainly desk-based work with little heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Care Support Specialist (National Qualification)
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
- Nurse
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
Aliases
- Care Man
- Care Manager
Related Jobs
- Care Worker
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Visiting Caregiver