Youth Guidance Counselor
しょうねんしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who provides life guidance and psychological support in juvenile training schools and probation facilities to rehabilitate delinquent youth and promote their independence.
Description
Youth guidance counselors are welfare specialists who provide life guidance and psychological support to delinquent youth in juvenile training schools, juvenile classification homes, and detention facilities attached to probation offices. They handle a wide range of tasks, including teaching daily life rules, planning and operating group assistance programs, individual counseling, coordination with parents, schools, and related organizations, career guidance, and document preparation. They practice comprehensive support aimed at rehabilitation and social reintegration, requiring understanding and response to the psychological and social factors behind delinquent behavior.
Future Outlook
Although the number of targets is decreasing due to declining birthrates, growing attention to the expertise in supporting delinquent youth and preventive programs suggests that demand for this specialist role will remain stable.
Personality Traits
Has calmness / Has empathy / Has patience / Has strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Guidance Staff → Senior Guidance Staff → Chief Guidance Staff / Facility Director → Child Welfare Officer / School Social Worker → Correctional Officer
Required Skills
Casework / Coordination with Related Organizations / Counseling / Planning and Operation of Group Support Programs / Record and Report Preparation
Recommended Skills
Certified Public Psychologist / Certified Social Worker Qualification / Clinical Psychologist / Crisis Management Response / Psychiatric Social Worker Qualification
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond quickly to irregular troubles and behavioral changes. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with delinquent youth and related organizations. |
| Planning & Organization | To develop individual support plans and group programs. |
| Problem Solving | To devise flexible solutions tailored to the causes of delinquency. |
| Stress Tolerance | Strong stress tolerance is required when dealing with emotionally unstable youth. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To collaborate with other staff and external organizations in providing support. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | There are few opportunities to use numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Public Psychologist
- Certified Social Worker
- Clinical Psychologist
- Psychiatric Social Worker
Related Jobs
- Child Welfare Consultant
- Childcare Worker
- School Social Worker