Social Services in Umeå Municipality

The Social Services in Umeå Municipality aims to be a resource that liberates and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life through proximity and interaction.

The Adult Unit handles cases concerning individuals aged 18 and older, with substance abuse issues, mental health challenges, and other social problems.

Your Responsibilities

You will work with the target group of adults aged 18 and above, but the target group may vary if we need to assist other units. Primarily, you will work with individuals with substance abuse issues, often in combination with mental health challenges. You will also work with individuals facing other psychosocial problems without substance abuse. Handling applications for housing is also part of your responsibilities.

The work consists of administrative duties, namely:

• investigation
• justification
• decision-making
• follow-up

About You

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work. We prefer candidates with prior experience in investigations and administrative duties.

We would like you to have experience working with individuals with substance abuse issues and handling cases according to LVM and LVU, as well as experience with homelessness. You may also have experience working with domestic violence and honor-related issues. Ideally, you have training and experience in ASI, MI, FREDA, solution-focused approaches, and Treserva.

You have a strong ability to engage with and listen to people. You are also proactive and capable of working independently and making your own decisions. The work is unpredictable, which requires flexibility and the ability to reprioritize at short notice. Since we often meet people in difficult life situations, it is important that you are a stable and secure person. You collaborate well with other professionals. You possess administrative skills and can express yourself well in both speech and writing. Personal suitability will be given significant weight.

Please attach your CV and a cover letter. A valid driver's license (B) is required for this position.

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About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the largest employer in the region with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has approximately 440 managers and is divided into eight departments. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To achieve the goal of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. In the next ten years, we will hire around a thousand employees each year. Would you like to be one of us?

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