Counselor (Welfare Office: Family and Child Consultation Room)
そうだんいん（ふくしじむしょ：かていじどうそうだんしつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A welfare specialist who, in the family and child consultation room, identifies problems faced by children and families through interviews and visits, and formulates and implements support plans.
Description
Counselors (Welfare Office: Family and Child Consultation Room) receive consultations on life challenges, abuse, delinquency, and other issues faced by children and their families. They assess needs through interviews, assessments, and on-site visits, and develop and implement appropriate support plans. They collaborate with government agencies, related organizations, and community resources to provide support based on the Child Welfare Law, aiming to restore family functions and ensure child safety. They handle a wide range of tasks, including record-keeping, report writing, case conferences, prevention of recurrence, and ongoing follow-up.
Future Outlook
Due to the increasing needs for child abuse prevention and child-rearing support, demand for counselors remains stably high. Introduction of scientific assessment techniques and ICT utilization is progressing, with expectations for further specialization.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Flexible and Adaptable / Good Listener / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Civil Servant / Full-time / Home Visits / Shift Work / Team-based
Career Path
Junior Counselor → Senior Counselor → Chief Counselor → Room Director → Welfare Office Director
Required Skills
Assessment / Casework / Interview Skills / Support Plan Development / Welfare Law Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Community Work / Family Therapy / ICT Utilization / Network Resource Exploration / Social Work Theory
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in support and records is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because dialogue with users and related organizations is central. |
| Planning & Organization | Formulation of support plans tailored to individual cases is required. |
| Problem Solving | Adjustment skills are needed to resolve complex family issues. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because there are many opportunities to handle emotionally heavy cases. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Statistical analysis is often performed by specialists. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Mental Health Welfare Worker
- Social Welfare Administrator Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Child Counselor
- Family Counselor
- Family and Child Counselor
Related Jobs
- Caseworker
- Child Welfare Officer
- Mental Health Welfare Worker
- Social Welfare Administrator