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We work for everyone living here today and in the future. We are now looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm.

Welcome to us

We who work at Social Services for Children and Youth have a great commitment to the families we work with and to the area we operate in.

Having the opportunity to meet people from all over the world in our work is both interesting and rewarding. We are now looking for a coordinator who wants to help develop Social Services for Children and Youth.

Social Services for Children and Youth consists of two child units, three youth units, a foster care unit, and an internal support unit. In the area of children and youth, we care for and support each other, and we also value our differences and varying backgrounds. Developing the organization and finding new ways of working is something we find both fun and important.

The area is led by an area manager and seven unit managers who are responsible for personnel, work environment, and budget. There is a clear structure in the work and well-developed routines, and developing the organization and finding new ways of working is something we find both fun and important.

Welcome with your application!

We offer

As the area is new since the turn of the year, you will be involved in developing the role to cover the entire area of children, youth, and foster care.

As an employee, we offer you employee benefits such as flexible working hours, summer and winter working hours, the possibility of vacation exchange, and a wellness allowance. Please read more about our benefits here.

Your role as a coordinator

As a coordinator, you will primarily be responsible for the area's introduction of new employees, monitor training, and provide the area's basic and continuing education for social workers. The development of social workers mostly occurs in groups. Coordinators and group leaders have a close and collaborative relationship, which gives us the opportunity to support social workers in a safe way as they enter the profession. You will be involved in the development work in the area, drive processes, and be responsible for method development. You will not handle your own cases.

Your qualifications and experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in social work.
• At least four years of experience and familiarity with work in child and youth authority.
• Training in and experience of working with support from BBIC.
• Good knowledge and experience of working in Stockholm City's operational system Paraplyet.
• Very good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish.

It is meritorious to have:

• Experience of similar work such as mentor, method developer, or equivalent in social services.
• Knowledge and experience of Signs of Safety.
• Knowledge and experience of SAVRY/EARL.
• Experience in mentoring and leading groups.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and the following competencies; We are looking for someone who enjoys being a support for their colleagues. With your pedagogical ability, you clearly convey your knowledge and experience, thus becoming a knowledge resource for others. You are used to preparing presentations and feel comfortable leading discussions in front of a group. Furthermore, you motivate others to achieve set goals and collaborate well with others, being secure and stable in your professional role.

Your application

Selection may be made continuously during the application period. Work samples may be applied.

We are recruiting without a personal letter in this recruitment to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences requested for this role. In assessing your application, we will only base it on your CV and a number of questions you will need to answer when applying for the position. We ask that you respond concretely and succinctly to the questions, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. The City of Stockholm works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination.

Welcome to Järva City District Administration!

To meet today's and tomorrow's challenges, Järva City District Administration was established in 2023. In our district administration, we develop support and services focusing on all Järva residents. Our operations are characterized by collaboration, courage, empathy, and respectful treatment. We strive for open communication and respect for differences, and we believe that diversity and a balanced gender distribution contribute to the development of our operations. We hope that you who are applying want to grow together with us.

Here you can read more about Järva City District Administration. (https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/organisation/stadsdelsforvaltningar/jarva/)