Certified Social Worker (Elderly Welfare Facility: Consultation, Advice, and Assistance Tasks)
しゃかいふくしし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist in elderly welfare facilities who provides consultation, advice, and support for life challenges of residents and users, and coordinates the provision of welfare services.
Description
The Certified Social Worker (Elderly Welfare Facility: Consultation, Advice, and Assistance Tasks) conducts assessments through interviews with residents, users, and their families, and creates and adjusts care plans tailored to individual needs. Collaborates with community resources and related organizations to implement rights advocacy, support for improving living environments, and family support. Provides high-quality consultation and assistance services through advice to facility staff, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, and record management. Also responds to consultations regarding the introduction of welfare equipment, housing modifications, and post-discharge in-home support.
Future Outlook
With the progression of super-aged society, demand for consultation and assistance services is expected to increase. The promotion of community-based integrated care systems will also expand opportunities in multidisciplinary collaboration and in-home support fields.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Good at Listening / Proactive
Work Style
Facility-based Work / Full-time Employment / Part-time Contract / Shift Work / Team System
Career Path
New Certified Social Worker → Chief Certified Social Worker → Consultation Support Specialist → Facility Director → Management Position
Required Skills
Assessment / Care Plan Creation / Coordination with Related Organizations / Interview Techniques / Record and Report Creation / Welfare System Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Development / Community Work / Dementia Care / Family Support / Geriatric Psychology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Required for interviews with users and families, and coordination with related organizations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Necessary to continuously adapt to changes in welfare systems and services. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for creating care plans and adjusting support plans. |
| Problem Solving | Necessary for devising solutions to complex life issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress due to difficult user cases and family troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Essential for multidisciplinary collaboration with nurses, caregivers, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Few tasks involving mathematical calculations or analysis. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily interview-based work with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Elderly Welfare Facility Guidance Specialist
- Elderly Welfare Facility Social Worker
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