Consultant (Community Comprehensive Support Center)
そうだんいん（ちいきほうかつしえんセンター）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that handles consultations from the elderly and their families, and coordinates the use of living, caregiving, and welfare services. Affiliated with a community comprehensive support center, it provides comprehensive support through assessments and collaboration with related organizations.
Description
Consultants at community comprehensive support centers respond to various consultations from the elderly and their families, conduct assessments to understand living conditions, coordinate the use of caregiving insurance services and welfare systems, and collaborate with related organizations (care managers, medical institutions, neighborhood association members, etc.) to provide comprehensive support including life support and rights advocacy. They also play multifaceted roles such as abuse prevention, dementia support, and community development activities, functioning as the core of the community-based integrated care system.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing with the progress of aging society. Roles are expanding with the promotion of community-based integrated care systems. New opportunities such as remote consultations using ICT may increase.
Personality Traits
Has coordination skills / Has empathy / Has listening skills / Has strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Consultant (Community Comprehensive Support Center) → Senior Consultant → Center Director → Welfare Administration Position
Required Skills
Assessment / Case Management / Consultation Assistance Skills / Welfare System Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Community Resource Network Building / Mental Health Care / Rights Advocacy / Stakeholder Coordination
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to a wide range of consultation contents and environmental changes. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with diverse stakeholders and users. |
| Problem Solving | To develop solutions tailored to individual issues. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To advance support in collaboration with multiple professions. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly based on existing systems and methods. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced numerical analysis is rarely required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical demands are relatively light. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Community Comprehensive Support Center Consultant
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- Care Manager
- Certified Social Worker
- Consultation Support Specialist
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