Vocational Counselor for Persons with Disabilities
しょうがいしゃしょくぎょうカウンセラー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who comprehensively supports the vocational independence and continuous employment of persons with disabilities.
Description
Vocational Counselors for Persons with Disabilities provide employment support tailored to disability characteristics and individual needs. They assess abilities and aspirations through vocational aptitude tests and interviews, and develop support plans. They assist with job matching with companies, provide follow-up after employment, collaborate with related organizations, and support workplace retention and career development for persons with disabilities.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to the aging population and growing employment support needs for diverse persons with disabilities. With improvements in legal frameworks, specialized personnel are needed not only in public institutions but also in private support organizations.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Employment Support / Hello Work Employment Office / Medical Welfare Facility / Remote
Career Path
Employment Support Worker → Disabled Persons Vocational Life Counselor → Senior Counselor → Support Center Manager → Management Position
Required Skills
Coordination with Related Organizations / Interview and Counseling Techniques / Support Plan Development / Understanding Disability Characteristics / Vocational Aptitude Assessment
Recommended Skills
Case Management / Collaboration Skills / Interprofessional Collaboration / Psychology Knowledge / Welfare System Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to provide support tailored to diverse disability characteristics and situations. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for building trusting relationships with clients and company representatives. |
| Stress Tolerance | Mental stress can arise from coordinating with users and stakeholders. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with medical/welfare organizations and companies to advance support. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Specialized numerical analysis such as statistical analysis is not frequent. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and interviews, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Career Consultant
- Certified Social Worker
- Disabled Persons Vocational Life Counselor
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Aliases
- Disability Employment Support Counselor
Related Jobs
- Career Consultant
- Certified Social Worker
- Employment Support Worker