Do you want to be part of our future community?

In Munkfors municipality, people, both locals and newcomers, live together in a community that provides a safe and pleasant living environment with municipal services that focus on all citizens. Munkfors is the small municipality that excels at being small and utilizing the advantages that smallness brings now and in the future. Munkfors municipality has a belief in the future, drive, and commitment that moves us forward. Our vision rests on four value areas that are particularly important for the development of Munkfors municipality: quality of life, being the best at being small, accessibility, and the Munkfors spirit. Together, they are our common platform.

We are now looking for a dedicated case officer who wants to make a difference!

With us, you will work in an organization characterized by close management, supportive colleagues, and a stimulating work environment where development and professionalism are in focus.

Description

As a case officer, you will be responsible for investigating, assessing, and making decisions about services for the elderly according to the Social Services Act. The work involves receiving applications and reports, informing and guiding individuals, and creating individually tailored solutions. You will follow up on the services and actively contribute to the development of the organization. You will play an important role in developing preventive work and meeting the requirements of the new Social Services Act.

You will be part of a team where we support and learn from each other in our daily work, with the goal of continuously developing and improving the quality of our work. We believe in the power of good collaboration and appreciate when our employees contribute with both engagement and innovative thinking. Together, we strive to do ordinary things extraordinarily well.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in people and wants to work to create good living conditions for others.

For the position of case officer, we are looking for someone with a degree in social work or other education that the employer assesses as equivalent.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines in the area.
• The ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information to propose well-founded measures.
• Empathetic ability and a solution-focused approach where the individual's needs are at the center.
• Flexibility, innovative thinking, and economic awareness.

Meritorious:

• Experience in investigating and handling cases and services.
• Familiarity with the operational system Treserva and the IBIC investigation method.
• Experience in the elderly and disability sector.

In addition to experience and education, it is important who you are as a person. Therefore, great emphasis will be placed on your personal qualities related to the competencies we are looking for. As a person, you are responsible, attentive, and secure in your professional role. You find it easy to collaborate and enjoy working both independently and in a team.

Interviews may take place continuously during the application period – so do not wait to submit your application!

We offer you

Working in Munkfors municipality means an opportunity to contribute to a society where we take care of each other. You will be part of the community, energy, and common direction that permeates the work in Munkfors.

We offer a work environment characterized by safety, openness, and development – where you as an employee are an important part of the whole. There are good opportunities for professional development, and we strive for you to feel both involved and appreciated in your daily work. We also offer collective agreements, wellness benefits, and other employee benefits that promote health and balance in life.

In Munkfors municipality, we see our employees as our greatest resource. It is the people who create value and quality in our operations. We work together in a climate characterized by respect, trust, and dialogue – where everyone’s competence is utilized, and we learn from each other.

You will be an important player in team Munkfors municipality. We want to move forward and welcome you to the team! Take the chance to contribute to the development of Munkfors municipality and create value for our citizens.

Care and health as a workplace

Care and health encompass special housing, home care, LSS, social psychiatry, home healthcare, family counseling, individual and family care, and labor market issues. Each part of the operation plays a crucial role in creating safety and well-being. Here, the individual's needs are at the center, and we work to ensure that everyone receives the support they need, around the clock, year-round.

Individual and family care as a workplace

The department for individual and care includes open interventions, contact persons, foster homes, family treatment, and authority exercise. The operation offers a wide range of support to meet each individual's specific needs and circumstances. The goal is to provide the right interventions to promote personal development and create security for the individual.