Social Welfare Vocational School

しゃかいふくしせんもんがっこう

Industry & Occupation

Education, Training & Language

Classification

Summary

Social welfare vocational schools are educational institutions that train professionals in the welfare field, where students learn consultation assistance, caregiving techniques, and more through theory and practical training.

Description

Social welfare vocational schools are educational institutions that cultivate welfare professionals such as certified social workers, certified care workers, and certified psychiatric social workers. They offer curricula combining theoretical lectures on welfare-related laws and regulations, consultation assistance techniques, caregiving techniques, casework, etc., with on-site practical training at welfare facilities and medical institutions. They also provide national exam preparation and employment support after graduation, training personnel who can immediately contribute to regional welfare, elderly welfare, and disability welfare sites.

Future Outlook

In an aging society, demand for welfare professionals is increasing, and expectations for vocational school education are rising. Strengthening ICT and practical curricula is required.

Personality Traits

Compassionate / Excellent Communication Skills / Good Team Player / Strong Sense of Responsibility

Work Style

Daytime / Full-time Permanent / Nighttime / Part-time Lecturer

Career Path

Vocational School Instructor → School Affairs Director → School Principal → Educational Consultant

Required Skills

Consultation Assistance Techniques / Educational Planning / Experimental Practical Training Guidance / Lecture Management / Welfare Laws Knowledge

Recommended Skills

Career Consulting / Evaluation and Measurement Techniques / ICT Utilization / e-Learning Operation

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Communication Skills To deepen understanding through dialogue with students.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Updating teaching materials in response to changes in welfare policies and technologies is required.
Planning & Organization Creating curricula and lesson plans is important.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because there is little specialized mathematical analysis.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Standing at the podium, but physical load is relatively low.

Related Qualifications

  • Certified Care Worker
  • Certified Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Certified Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
  • Certified Social Worker

Aliases

  • Social Welfare School
  • Welfare Vocational School

Related Jobs

  • Certified Care Worker
  • Certified Psychiatric Social Worker
  • Certified Social Welfare Officer
  • Welfare Facility Staff

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