Persons with Disabilities Welfare Facility Guidance Specialist
しょうがいしゃふくししせつしどうせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Persons with Disabilities Welfare Facility Guidance Specialists provide specialized support for the independence and daily life of users in welfare facilities for persons with disabilities, handling the creation and implementation of individual support plans, staff guidance and training, and coordination with related organizations.
Description
Persons with Disabilities Welfare Facility Guidance Specialists support the independence and social participation of persons with disabilities by creating, implementing, and evaluating individual support plans within welfare facilities. They assess users' living conditions and needs, and plan and develop programs such as rehabilitation, daily life support, and recreational activities. They also improve the quality of support through staff guidance, training, and management tasks, while promoting teamwork through collaboration with related organizations and families. Leveraging knowledge of welfare systems and support techniques, they contribute to improving users' quality of life.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society and the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, demand for welfare services for persons with disabilities is increasing. Demand for guidance specialists who provide specialized support is expected to expand further, with strengthened collaboration in community-based integrated care and home-based support.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Day Shift System / Full-time Employee / Part-time
Career Path
Life Support Staff → Persons with Disabilities Welfare Facility Guidance Specialist → Service Management Supervisor → Consultation Support Specialist → Facility Director/Manager → Administrative Position (Welfare Office)
Required Skills
Caregiving Skills (Transfer and Mobility Assistance) / Consultation Assistance Techniques / Coordination with Related Organizations / Individual Support Plan Development / Record and Report Writing
Recommended Skills
Dementia Care Fundamentals / ICT Utilization (Record Management) / Leadership / Rehabilitation Knowledge / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for coordination and consultation support with users, staff, and related organizations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to adapt to changes in welfare systems and support techniques. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for developing individual support plans and operating activity programs. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for addressing users' behavioral issues and emergency responses. |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental load due to user interactions and emergencies. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Indispensable for interprofessional collaboration and team-based support activities. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Emphasis is on support practices and communication rather than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Care Worker
- Certified Social Worker
- Certified Specific Consultation Support Specialist
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Aliases
- Facility Guidance Staff
- Persons with Disabilities Support Specialist
Related Jobs
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Life Support Staff
- Service Management Supervisor
- Social Worker
- Welfare Equipment Specialist Consultant