Persons with Disabilities Consultation Support Specialist
しょうがいしゃそうだんしえんせんもんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who responds to consultations from people with disabilities and their families, coordinates the use of welfare services, and creates support plans.
Description
Persons with Disabilities Consultation Support Specialists assist people with disabilities in leading independent lives by supporting applications for various welfare services, creating individual support plans, and coordinating with relevant organizations. They conduct interviews with users and families to understand needs and living conditions, provide information on disability welfare systems, handle follow-ups after service use, and review plans. They collaborate with administrative agencies, medical institutions, welfare providers, and other diverse stakeholders, working across a wide range of areas such as community transition support and employment support.
Future Outlook
With the aging population and increasing needs for community life support for people with diverse disabilities, the demand for consultation support specialists is expected to expand steadily in the future.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Good listener / Has empathy / Has planning ability
Work Style
Day shifts only / Full-time / Part-time / Visiting duties
Career Path
Persons with Disabilities Consultation Support Specialist (Initial) → Advanced Consultation Support Specialist → Service Management Supervisor → Consultation Support Center Manager → Welfare Administration Position
Required Skills
Basic PC Operation / Consultation Support Operations / Coordination with Related Organizations / Individual Support Plan Development / Interview Techniques / Legal Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Data Management / Networking / Presentation / Psychological Assessment / Public Procedure Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | The ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with diverse users and related organizations is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | To create individual support plans and coordinate with related parties. |
| Problem Solving | To develop solutions that take into account users' challenges and institutional constraints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the work is mainly communication and coordination rather than mathematical analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work and visits, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Persons with Disabilities Consultation Support Specialist Initial Training
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Aliases
- Consultation Support Specialist
- Persons with Disabilities Consultation Support Staff
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Social Worker
- Community Comprehensive Support Center Consultant
- Psychiatric Social Worker