About This Role
Supporting young people who have grown up in social care is the core of this caseworker role. You will listen to their stories, help them find solutions, and connect them with the right people and systems, ensuring they do not face their challenges alone. The role suits someone who values listening and thinking together with individuals, rather than pushing answers.
Responsibilities
- Operate the drop-in center on Tuesdays, including grocery shopping, preparing and cleaning up lunch, and maintaining support records
- Plan, operate, prepare for, and clean up "Kimilabo" activities once a month on Saturdays
- Provide individual casework: handle consultations, accompany individuals to medical appointments and various procedures, support with living arrangements, housing, and family matters, and coordinate with related organizations
- Provide shelter support as needed, attend case conferences, and manage record-keeping and contract-related tasks
- Drive for outings and transportation, and participate in local events and training
- Handle public relations for flyers and social media, and manage operational tasks related to groceries and grants (scope of responsibility will be discussed and acquired incrementally)
Requirements
- No welfare qualifications required
- Welcome applicants with no prior welfare experience
- Ordinary driver's license required (automatic limited okay); must be able to drive
- Able to listen to people's stories and imagine the feelings of the individual and their family
- Values manners, reporting, communication, and a willingness to learn
Benefits
- Ability to build trust through daily interactions like sharing meals and going out together
- Connect with people across various fields such as judicial, medical, administrative, educational, corporate, and community
- Address challenges that cannot be solved by manuals alone, by thinking with colleagues and stakeholders
- Utilize experience gained from non-welfare fields such as customer service, cooking, sales, office administration, and planning
- Health insurance
- Employee pension insurance
- Employment insurance
- Workers' accident compensation insurance
- Car and motorcycle commuting allowed
- Commuting allowance (up to 20,000 yen per month)
- Gasoline allowance for personal cars (according to company regulations)
- Salary increase system
- Qualification acquisition support system
- Overtime allowance
Important Details
- Schedule: 9:00 to 18:00 (8 hours actual work / 60 minutes break)
