Vocational Ability Assessor
しょくのうはんていいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Vocational Ability Assessors conduct functional assessments of vocational abilities and activities of daily living for persons with disabilities, the elderly, and others, and formulate and advise on employment support and life support plans as specialists.
Description
Vocational Ability Assessors assess the subject's physical and cognitive functions and activities of daily living, and use standardized evaluation tools to quantitatively measure functional levels. Based on the evaluation results, they create employment support and life support plans, provide advice to users and their families, and collaborate with other professionals (such as occupational therapists, certified social workers, and caseworkers). Creating reports and monitoring evaluation results are also important tasks. Additionally, they utilize knowledge of welfare systems and local resources to propose support plans tailored to each individual user.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and declining birthrate, as well as the promotion of employment for persons with disabilities, demand will remain stable. Trends in the future include remote assessments using ICT and strengthened interprofessional collaboration.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Fair and Objective / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Community Comprehensive Support Center / Discretionary Labor System / Full-time / Home-visit Support
Career Path
Vocational Ability Assessor → Senior Vocational Ability Assessor → Consultation Support Specialist → Service Management Supervisor → Welfare Facility Director
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Interviewing) / Functional Assessment Techniques / Interprofessional Collaboration / Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Cognitive Function Assessment / Employment Support for Persons with Disabilities / Knowledge of Local Resources and Systems / Network Building
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To comprehensively analyze multifaceted assessment data and accurately grasp functional status. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High accuracy is required to not overlook subtle changes in evaluation results. |
| Communication Skills | To smoothly conduct interviews and coordination with users and other professionals. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to extract issues from evaluation results and propose appropriate support measures is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly involving interviews and clerical work, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Employment Support Worker
- Occupational Therapist
- Vocational Instructor for Persons with Disabilities