Mother-Child Support Worker
ぼししえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Mother-child support workers are professionals who provide living support and consultation assistance to mother-child families, pregnant women, and mothers and children after childbirth.
Description
Mother-child support workers, mainly at mother-child life support facilities or government agencies, handle living support for mother-child families and mothers and children after pregnancy and childbirth. They assess issues through living condition surveys and interviews, and create individual support plans. They provide guidance and assistance for public support systems such as child allowances and medical expense subsidies, offer counseling for parents' concerns, plan and implement child-rearing support programs, coordinate with related organizations, and support mothers and children in achieving independence and stable living. Additionally, creating case records, participating in team meetings, and developing local resources are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Amid declining birthrates and increasing diverse family structures, the need for mother-child support remains stable, with expectations for the introduction of new support methods such as remote consultations using ICT and strengthened linkages with community comprehensive support.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Excellent Observation Skills / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Home Visit Support / Overtime Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Mother-Child Support Worker (Junior) → Chief at Mother-Child Life Support Facility → Child Welfare Officer → Welfare Counselor → Facility Director/Manager
Required Skills
Administrative Procedure Knowledge / Case Record Creation / Communication Skills (Listening) / Support Plan Creation
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Network Building / Counseling / Family Therapy / Social Work Theory
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond to diverse family environments and sudden situational changes. |
| Communication Skills | High communication skills are required to build trusting relationships through consultations. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for formulating and coordinating individual support plans. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to identify solutions to complex family problems is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental resilience is necessary as consultation content can be serious. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Numerical analysis is not often required as a specialty. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Caseworker
- Child Guidance Worker
- Childcare Worker
- Welfare Counselor