Welfare Activities Specialist (Social Welfare Council: Those Engaged in Consultation Services)
ふくしかつどうせんもんいん（しゃかいふくしきょうぎかい：そうだんぎょうむにじゅうじするもの）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist at social welfare councils who receives consultations from residents and handles everything from identifying issues to creating and coordinating support plans.
Description
Welfare Activities Specialists (Consultation Services) at social welfare councils receive welfare-related consultations from local residents, assess life challenges and needs, and coordinate the use of appropriate services and systems. They identify issues through visits and interviews, develop and implement support plans through case conferences and collaboration with related organizations. They also engage in developing and coordinating volunteers and community resources, as well as promoting community welfare activities to support the establishment of systems that allow residents to live安心 in the community.
Future Outlook
With aging populations and diversifying challenges, demand for community welfare consultation support is increasing. The adoption of online consultations using ICT and strengthened multi-professional collaboration will become increasingly important in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Empathetic / Good Listener / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time Regular Employee / Includes Visits / Part-time / Partial Remote Work Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Assistant Consultant → Welfare Activities Specialist → Chief Specialist → Section Chief Position → Facility Director Position → Community Welfare Manager
Required Skills
Assessment / Case Management / Consultation Skills / Inter-agency Collaboration and Coordination Skills / Welfare Systems and Legal Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Data Management / Knowledge of Community Resources and Systems / Public System Knowledge / Volunteer Coordination
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth dialogue with users and building trust relationships. |
| Problem Solving | Required to find solutions to complex life challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Consultation work involves many emotional situations, resulting in high mental stress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required in the job. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Psychiatric Social Worker
- Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- Social Welfare Council Consultant
- Welfare Consultant
Related Jobs
- Care Manager
- Certified Social Worker
- Community Welfare Coordinator
- Psychiatric Social Worker