Language Supporter for the Empowerment Project Växtkraft

The Employment Administration is responsible for the municipality's activities in adult education, labor market, and integration. The administration employs about 150 staff in a program that includes approximately 1,200 participants in labor market programs and projects, as well as around 3,000 students in the overall adult education. Läroviken is Sandviken Municipality's unit for adult education, responsible for Swedish for immigrants, Lärvux, basic education, upper secondary education, vocational training, and post-secondary education.

We offer you various benefits - vacation conversion - annual working hours - wellness allowance - health-promoting activities - extra vacation days when you turn 40 and 50 years old - employee and leisure association Pulsen.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Do you want to support people in their integration and language development? Are you pedagogical, language-skilled, and have experience working with individuals in need of support? Then this could be the job for you!

To better meet the participants' needs, we are now looking for a female employee to complement our existing language support team.

About the Position

The Empowerment Project Växtkraft aims to support individuals through linguistic guidance, pedagogical support, and community orientation. As a language supporter, you play a crucial role in the participants' language development and integration by serving as a link between them, the education system, and community institutions.

The employment is a project position lasting until September 30, 2027.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting participants through linguistic guidance in Swahili and Swedish, both verbally and in writing.
• Explaining and reflecting on linguistic differences and helping participants develop their language comprehension.
• Collaborating with teachers to plan and adapt guidance based on the educational goals and knowledge requirements.
• Assisting participants with contacts with healthcare and various authorities, such as social services, schools, and law enforcement agencies, in their personal matters.
• Providing guidance and support in matters related to education, work, and integration into Swedish society.
• Using digital tools like Word and Excel for documentation and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Language

Swahili and Swedish in spoken and written form.

Knowledge of Swedish Society

Very good understanding of Swedish society and its institutions.

Work Experience with Authorities

Basic IT Skills

Knowledge of Office.

Personal Competencies

Integrity:

Has well-founded and clear values and the ability to think conceptually about issues from an ethical perspective. Guided by ethics and values in critical situations at work.

Flexible:

Adapts easily to changing circumstances. Can quickly change their perspective and approach. Sees opportunities in changes.

Cooperation Skills:

Works well with others. Relates to them in a responsive and smooth manner. Listens, communicates, and resolves conflicts constructively.

Desirable Experiences

• Experience working with integration and inclusion.
• Previous work in education, social work, or mentoring individuals from different cultures.
• Experience collaborating with authorities, such as the Employment Service, Migration Agency, or Social Services.
• Experience working in project form or with EU-funded projects.

OTHER

In your work with us, you will meet people and experience the joy of making a difference. Together, we make each other better every day and make Sandviken an attractive place to work, live, and grow. A place where we feel at home and where it is easy to thrive amidst nature, culture, sports, and experiences.

Are you curious to learn more about Sandviken Municipality as an employer and what it is like to work with us? Please visit our website https://sandviken.se/arbete-och-karriar (https://sandviken.se/arbete-och-karriar)

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