Work Instructor (Disabled Persons Facility)
さぎょうしどういん（しょうがいしゃしせつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A welfare professional in disabled persons facilities who supports improvements in employment abilities and daily living skills through work training and production activities, promoting social participation.
Description
Work instructors are welfare specialists in disabled persons welfare facilities who assess users' physical and mental conditions and abilities, create and implement work programs based on individual support plans. They aim to improve skills and independent living abilities through work activities, while providing support with attention to safety management and hygiene management. They also record and evaluate progress, adjust programs as necessary, and collaborate with staff, families, and other professionals to support users' social participation and employment transition.
Future Outlook
Amid public promotion of employment support and social participation for persons with disabilities, demand for work instructors remains stably high. In the future, skills in ICT-utilized support and responses to diverse disability characteristics will be required, with a trend toward valuing highly specialized personnel.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Excellent observation skills / Patient / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Work Instructor → Senior Work Instructor → Team Leader → Service Management Supervisor → Facility Director
Required Skills
Assessment techniques / Individual support plan creation and implementation / Program development / Record and report creation / Safety and hygiene management
Recommended Skills
Family support (consultation response) / ICT support / Inter-agency collaboration coordination / Recreation planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses are required according to users' conditions and situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Detailed attention is needed for ensuring user safety and managing work processes. |
| Communication Skills | Communication with users and related parties is important. |
| Planning & Organization | Required to develop and adjust individual support plans and work programs. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration and teamwork with staff and other professions are essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is minimal, limited to basic record-keeping. |
Aliases
- Work Support Staff
Related Jobs
- Disabled Persons Welfare Service Manager
- Life Support Staff