Child welfare counselor for abuse Only half of the hiring schedule could be secured, Feb. 20, Chiba 4:17
In response to cases such as death of a fourth grader girl who was abused in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture is taking measures to increase the number of child welfare officers who deal with abuse at child guidance centers etc. In this fiscal year, we found that only half of the number of employees hired so far has been secured.
On January 21, the first trial of father Yuichiro (42), his father, was held in the Chiba District Court over a case in which a fourth grader girl died in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture, after being abused.
In response to these incidents, Chiba Prefecture has taken steps to recruit professional child welfare specialists, such as by reducing application requirements and increasing recruitment examinations, in order to strengthen the child guidance center.
However, a representative question of the prefectural council held on the 19th revealed that the prefecture side was planning to hire 24 people this year, but only 12 people have passed the test so far. I did it.
In addition, it is said that 17 people retire at the child guidance center of the prefecture for reasons other than retirement this year, four more than last year.
According to the Chiba Health and Welfare Policy Section, "Securing experienced child welfare staff is in a difficult situation. We will continue to focus on recruitment while creating an environment where staff can easily become established."