Swedish Prison and Probation Service is Growing – We Are Hiring

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now looking for more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. If we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation, remand, and client transport.

Read more about the operations at Västervik Prison on our website: Västervik Prison (https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/anstalt/vastervik-norra/#verksamhet)

JOB DESCRIPTION

As an important part of the work to prevent recidivism and to work according to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's vision "Better Out", extensive program activities are conducted for clients both in groups and individually. The treatment programs are manual-driven and conducted with high quality and according to the principles of evidence-based practice. They are primarily based on cognitive behavioral therapy and social learning theory.

At Västervik Prison, programs aimed at general crime and violence, as well as substance abuse, are mainly conducted. The programs offered include; PRISM, One to One (OTO), Crime Focus, Dare to Choose, R&R2 (ADHD), RVP, Predov, and Entrè. The combined program offering means that you will simultaneously lead several different programs, both in groups together with a program leader colleague and individually. The assignment is carried out by a highly engaged program team consisting of 13 program leaders, to which we are now seeking additional employees. The main tasks of the program leader are to plan, lead, develop, and follow up the program activities at the prison together with the correctional officer and other staff members. Together with other staff, you are responsible for safety and order issues during the treatment work. Good collaboration with other program leaders, as well as with other staff at the prison and external partners, is important.

The position includes not only leading treatment programs but also administrative tasks such as documentation. The work with clients is based on a cognitive approach. As a program leader, you work with group treatment together with a program leader colleague for a number of inmates, emphasizing group processes. You also have individual conversations as part of the treatment. There may also be occasions when you conduct programs in other operational areas, and it may also take place digitally at a distance.

The position includes an initial internal basic training for program leaders that takes place in Norrköping. Training is conducted both on-site and remotely, alternating with practical periods at Västervik Prison.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who is secure, stable, and has self-awareness. You have the ability to communicate clearly and find it easy to collaborate with others. In stressful situations, you maintain your calm and have the ability to make correct assessments and priorities. You have a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and adapt your way of conveying messages based on the recipient's conditions. You should also have a physical condition that allows you to act physically if the situation requires it.

To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in the potential for human development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, it is expected that your approach contributes to everyone being treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree in behavioral science or another education combined with experience deemed relevant by the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both speech and writing

It is meritorious if you have:

• Post-secondary education in behavioral science
• Approved basic training within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service
• Other training with a treatment focus that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service deems relevant
• Client-facing experience in corrections
• Other client-facing work experience in care and treatment or in social work
• Relevant language skills

OTHER

We have high demands on our employees' security and confidentiality awareness. To work with us, you need to undergo a security clearance in accordance with the Security Protection Act. For this position, a security clearance interview will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. During the security clearance, you will be investigated as a person, your background, and your relationships from a security perspective. You will receive more information about the security clearance during your employment interview.

The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for a balanced gender distribution and increased diversity.

To submit your application, click on the application link in the ad. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Visma Recruit at 0771-693 693. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the ad. We do not accept applications in paper form or via email.

We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies or sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.