Life Guidance Counselor (Juvenile Institution)
せいかつしどういん（しょうねんいん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : School Teachers
- Minor : Other School Teachers
Summary
A profession that supports recidivism prevention and social reintegration by providing life guidance to delinquent youths and managing group living in juvenile institutions.
Description
Life Guidance Counselors (Juvenile Institutions) are specialists who improve the lifestyle attitudes and foster independence in delinquent youths admitted to juvenile institutions through structured group living. They manage daily schedules, provide instruction in classes and work activities, conduct individual interviews, offer career counseling, handle parent interactions, and coordinate with related organizations to help acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for social reintegration. They also identify psychological and social issues behind the delinquency and plan and operate tailored support programs.
Future Outlook
Demand remains stable due to increasing importance of recidivism prevention and life support, with expectations for specialization of programs and multi-professional collaboration.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Calm and Composed / Compassionate / Excellent Communication Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Civil Servant Regular Employee / Indoor Work / Night Shifts / Shift Work
Career Path
Juvenile Guidance Officer → Correctional Officer (Prison) → Probation Officer → Rehabilitation Protection Facility Staff → Life Guidance Section Chief
Required Skills
Coordination with Related Organizations / Counseling / Group Guidance Techniques / Life Support Plan Development
Recommended Skills
Judicial Correctional System Knowledge / Psychology Knowledge / Resilience / Social Security System Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Demanded for flexible responses to youths from diverse backgrounds. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust and persuading delinquent youths. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for planning and operating life guidance programs and events. |
| Problem Solving | Required to accurately respond to individual problematic behaviors and derive solutions. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to calmly handle unexpected behaviors and emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few mathematical tasks required. |
Related Qualifications
- Passed Correctional Officer Employment Exam
- Teaching License (Junior High School/High School)
Aliases
- Juvenile Institution Instructor
- Juvenile Institution Life Guidance Counselor
- Rehabilitation Support Staff
Related Jobs
- Correctional Officer (Prison)
- Juvenile Guidance Officer
- Probation Officer
- School Teacher
- Social Worker