Counselor (Mother-Child Welfare Center)
そうだんいん（ぼしかしふくしセンター）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Welfare professionals at mother-child welfare centers who provide consultation support and life assistance to mother-child families and pregnant/postpartum women, and collaborate with related organizations.
Description
Counselors (Mother-Child Welfare Centers) provide consultation support through interviews for the economic, psychological, and child-rearing challenges faced by mother-child families and pregnant/postpartum women. They assess the user's situation, guide them on available welfare systems and local support, and formulate and implement self-reliance support plans. They also coordinate and collaborate with related organizations such as child consultation centers, medical institutions, and educational institutions, and respond promptly in cases requiring emergency protection or abuse response.
Future Outlook
With declining birthrates and increasing diversity in family structures, the demand for support for mother-child families remains stable. Enhanced expertise is required due to community-based care and strengthened child welfare policies, and the importance of counselors is expected to remain high in the future.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Patient / Sharp Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shifts / Local Government Employee / Partial Remote Work Possible / Public Facility Worker / Team-based
Career Path
Counselor → Chief Counselor → Center Management Positions (Section Chief, Division Chief) → Consultation Support Specialist → Community Welfare Coordinator
Required Skills
Case Record Creation / Interview Techniques / Knowledge of Local Resources and Systems / Legal Knowledge (Welfare-related) / Support Plan Creation
Recommended Skills
Counseling / Interagency Collaboration Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | To accurately draw out the consultee's concerns and situation and build trust. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is required to respond to welfare systems and legal amendments. |
| Planning & Organization | To formulate support plans tailored to individual circumstances. |
| Problem Solving | To coordinate and support the resolution of family and child issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the significant mental burden from consultees' serious concerns and emergency responses. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on individual case handling than quantitative analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Mother-Child Counselor
- Mother-Child Welfare Counselor
Related Jobs
- Case Worker
- Child Welfare Counselor
- Social Worker
- Welfare Counselor