Social Welfare Worker (Women's Protection Facilities, Mother-Child Welfare Facilities: Counseling and Guidance Duties)
しゃかいふくしし（ふじんほごしせつ、ぼしかしふくししせつ：そうだん・しどうぎょうむ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who supports the resolution of life challenges for women and mothers through counseling and guidance in women's protection facilities and mother-child welfare facilities. For users facing social difficulties such as DV victims and single-parent families, they conduct casework and assessments, and formulate and implement appropriate support plans.
Description
Social Welfare Worker (Women's Protection Facilities, Mother-Child Welfare Facilities: Counseling and Guidance Duties) targets DV victims and economically disadvantaged mother-child families, grasps individual situations through interviews and assessments, and creates and implements support plans. In addition to life counseling within the facility, they coordinate linkages with medical institutions, government agencies, NPOs, etc., and support access to necessary welfare services and legal assistance. They work to improve life skills and family relationships toward user independence, and handle follow-ups and group guidance. Continuous user support, evaluation, and preparation of records and reports are required.
Future Outlook
With the increasing demand for support for women's social difficulties and single-parent families, stable job openings are expected. The needs for personnel with enhanced expertise will expand due to the introduction of online counseling using ICT and the deepening of multi-agency collaboration.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Calm Judgment / Empathetic / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Regular Employee / Home Visits / Night Shifts / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Counselor → Senior Counselor → Section Chief/Leader → Facility Director → Welfare Management
Required Skills
Assessment Techniques / Case Management / Interview Techniques (Active Listening) / Record and Report Creation / Related Organization Coordination / Support Plan Creation
Recommended Skills
Counseling Skills / Crisis Intervention / Legal Knowledge / Psychology Knowledge / Social Work Theory
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexibility to respond is necessary because users' situations can change suddenly. |
| Communication Skills | High interpersonal communication skills are necessary to build trust with users and provide appropriate support. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to derive flexible and effective solutions for complex life challenges and psychological issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to respond to situations with high psychological stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly counseling work, with relatively low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Social Welfare Worker
Aliases
- Mother-Child Welfare Facility Social Welfare Worker
- Welfare Counselor
- Women's Protection Facility Social Welfare Worker
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