Welfare Office Director
ふくしじむしょしょちょう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Managerial Occupations
- Middle : Other Managerial Occupations
- Minor : Administrative Public Officials
Summary
Managerial position that oversees local government welfare offices, handling planning, implementation, and evaluation of welfare services, as well as staff and budget management.
Description
The Welfare Office Director, in a local government's welfare office, assesses residents' welfare needs and oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services as a managerial position. They manage staff personnel and labor, supervise budget formulation and execution, coordinate with related organizations, handle resident inquiries, plan and evaluate policies, aiming to enhance the quality of community welfare. Compliance with laws and fair administration are required, responding to diverse challenges such as support for the rapidly increasing elderly and disabled, and child-rearing support.
Future Outlook
With the progress of an aging society, demand for community welfare is expanding, making the role of management even more important. Utilization of ICT for operational efficiency and response to diverse resident needs are required.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Has cooperativeness / Has leadership / High ethical standards / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime system / Government agency employment / Subject to transfers
Career Path
Caseworker → Social Welfare Officer → Assistant section chief → Welfare section chief → Director → Director / Deputy director-general
Required Skills
Administrative operations management / Budget management / Document preparation / Knowledge of welfare laws / Negotiation and coordination / Personnel and labor management
Recommended Skills
English document handling / ICT utilization / Project management / Statistical analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure legal compliance and no errors in budget performance. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate and negotiate with users and related organizations. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To lead the organization and proactively promote policies. |
| Planning & Organization | To conduct business planning and budget management. |
| Problem Solving | To respond to diverse welfare needs. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Senior local government civil servant position
- Social Welfare Officer appointment qualification
Related Jobs
- Caseworker
- Director of Community Comprehensive Support Center
- Social Welfare Officer
- Welfare Section Chief