Counselor (Child Guidance Center)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist at child guidance centers responsible for child welfare and family support, providing consultation, guidance, and protective measures through interprofessional collaboration.
Description
Counselors at child guidance centers receive consultations from children and their families, grasp situations through interviews and investigations, and develop and implement appropriate support plans. They perform home visits and collaborate with related organizations, handling early responses to problematic behaviors such as abuse and delinquency, as well as deliberations on protective measures. Procedures and record-keeping based on laws and regulations are also important tasks, and it is a profession that collaborates with multiple professions to improve child welfare.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and increasing abuse cases, consultation demand is rising, and the shortage of specialized counselors is an issue. Improvements in compensation, enriched training, and deeper interprofessional collaboration will be required.
Personality Traits
Calm judgment / Empathetic / Patient / Strong sense of ethics
Work Style
Civil Servant / Day Shifts / Home Visits / No Shifts / Partial Remote Work Allowed
Career Path
Junior Counselor → Specialist Counselor → Chief Counselor → Deputy Director → Director
Required Skills
Case Assessment / Child Welfare Law Knowledge / Coordination with Related Organizations / Family Support / Interview Techniques / Record Management
Recommended Skills
Abuse Response / Certified Psychologist / Multicultural Understanding / Psychiatric Social Worker
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to handle various cases and flexibly adapt to environmental changes. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in records and reports is required. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to communicate appropriately with clients and related organizations. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to appropriately address complex family situations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the mental burden of responding to abuse and serious family problems is significant. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration with related organizations and teams is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because interpersonal responses are more central than numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
Aliases
- Child Consultation Staff
- Child Guidance Center Staff
- Child Guidance Counselor
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