Welfare Office District Officer
ふくしじむしょちくたんとういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation involves working at a welfare office, conducting investigations, consultations, benefit procedures for households applying for public assistance or other public relief, and providing self-reliance support through casework.
Description
Welfare Office District Officers, as staff of welfare offices, handle everything from accepting applications for public assistance and other public relief to conducting situation surveys, determining benefits, and formulating support plans for residents in their assigned district. They primarily conduct home visit surveys to assess income, assets, health status, and living environment. They determine eligibility for benefits based on laws and municipal standards and provide necessary support. Additionally, through collaboration with multiple professions and coordination with related organizations, they implement ongoing casework aimed at the self-reliance of those in financial distress.
Future Outlook
With the aging population with fewer children and increasing financial distress, demand for public assistance and welfare services is growing. Promotion of ICT utilization and community-based integrated care systems requires improved business efficiency and multi-professional collaboration.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Confidentiality-conscious / High Ethical Standards / Patient / Proactive
Work Style
Assigned to Welfare Office / Desk Work and Field Work Combined / Full-time / Public Servant / Regular Hours
Career Path
Welfare Office Assistant → Welfare Office District Officer → Chief District Officer → Caseworker Leader → Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff → Management Position (Section Chief Level, etc.)
Required Skills
Casework / Consultation and Assistance Skills / Document Preparation / Legal Knowledge (Welfare-related) / Survey and Interviewing Skills / Understanding of Public Systems
Recommended Skills
Counseling / ICT Tool Utilization (Mobile Devices) / Inter-professional Collaboration Skills / Risk Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure compliance with laws and accuracy in benefit determinations. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for building trust with public assistance applicants and diverse related organizations. |
| Problem Solving | To devise optimal support measures for complex life challenges. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to the significant mental burden involved in supporting those in distress. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly centered on tasks following laws and manuals. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Certified Welfare Administrator Appointment Qualification
Related Jobs
- Caseworker
- Certified Social Worker
- Community Comprehensive Support Center Staff
- Life Support Worker
- Welfare Office Counselor