Group Leader for Treatment and Aftercare of Children and Youth at Risk of Norm-Breaking Behavior

Sundbyberg City – Social Services, Unit for Open Care for Children and Youth. Permanent position, full-time

Do you want to lead the development of a new treatment service for children and youth at risk of criminal behavior? Do you have leadership experience and a strong interest in methods? We are now looking for a committed and secure work leader for our new treatment and aftercare group within open care.

About the Assignment

As part of Sundbyberg City's initiative to prevent and counteract the involvement of children and youth in criminal activities, the social services will establish a new treatment and aftercare group. The group will work with qualified interventions for youth with norm-breaking behavior and their families – based on evidence-based methods such as Functional Family Therapy (FFT) and Trauma-Informed Care (TIC).

In the role of work leader, you will hold a key position. You will lead the team in daily work, ensure quality in interventions, and serve as a link between staff, unit manager, and other stakeholders. You will have a special responsibility for ensuring that the implementation of methods is of high quality and that the work is systematized, followed up, and developed. All work is based on a systemic theoretical foundation and takes place in close dialogue with colleagues and staff.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the daily work of the team and coordinate interventions
• Provide methodological support and ensure the quality of treatment interventions
• Contribute to reduced use of external placements
• Participate in the implementation of FFT and TIC
• Collaborate with the unit manager and investigative units to ensure the right intervention for the right youth
• You will be an important part of the development and follow-up work within the unit

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or other relevant higher education
• Previous experience in leadership or team responsibility
• Experience in treatment work with children, youth, and families within open care
• You are secure in your role and have a relational and systemic theoretical perspective

Meritorious

• Knowledge of or experience with FFT and TIC
• Working with youth at risk
• Have previously led development work/projects
• Systemic further education is an advantage

To Succeed in the Role, You Need to

• Be flexible in your working methods and focus on the child/youth
• Be comfortable taking your own initiatives and collaboratively structuring and driving the work forward with your team
• Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability beyond educational requirements.

We Offer You

• A central role in a new, prioritized service
• The opportunity to help build a team from the ground up
• Further training in FFT and TIC
• Close management support and methodological guidance
• A workplace with high engagement, collegial support, and a clear mission

Application

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date according to agreement.

Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously during the recruitment period.

Application deadline: 2025-04-13

Evening work may occur.

Tests may be relevant.

Start date will be according to agreement, subject to necessary decisions being made.

Welcome with your application!

Additional information: A large part of our operations is classified as essential services. The position may be subject to military placement within the framework of Sundbyberg City's role in total defense.