Vacant job

We are a non-profit organization for people with mental health issues.

In this discussion group, individuals diagnosed with autism or ADHD meet.

The idea is to provide an opportunity to meet others and talk about thoughts and feelings, and share experiences and insights.

The group meets one evening a week around 6-8 PM at Folkets Hus in Rågsved or Bagarmossen, a total of 6 sessions during the spring, starting in April. It may continue in the fall.

Important qualities are the ability to easily create contact and initiate conversations. You will agree with the participants on the format, e.g., whether to have themes/topics to discuss at each meeting. The format of the group can vary, one form could be talking rounds where participants take turns speaking with a talking stick that goes around until the topic is exhausted.

Important roles as a leader, besides creating contact and conversation, include encouraging storytelling with techniques such as active listening, direct encouragement, and reflections (See Rautalinko - Conversation Skills), as well as contributing to affirming when needed, so that the storyteller feels their story is received.

There will be supervision available.

Knowledge in developmental psychology, attachment theory, developmental psychopathology, etc., is meritorious.

A degree in a human care field such as medicine, theology, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, psychotherapy, behavioral science, teaching, or other relevant training such as mental health worker, residential support worker, leisure leader, etc., is also meritorious.

Experience of personal mental health issues is acceptable if it is in the past and you have recovered.

Hourly compensation.

We process incoming applications continuously.

Open to all
We focus on your skills, not your other circumstances. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.