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Älmhult Municipality is located in southern Småland, close to good transport links and scenic areas. In Älmhult, you combine the advantages and charm of a smaller town with a unique international atmosphere. It is easy to live and reside here, and you have access to most amenities. We are approximately 1,800 proud and dedicated employees who provide high-quality service to the residents of Älmhult every day. Our work environment is characterized by collaboration, courage, and participation. Together, we make a difference!

The Functional Support department is looking for more Contact Persons, Guides, and Respite Care Providers according to LSS. LSS stands for the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons. Interventions under this law aim to enable people with disabilities to live a good and independent life. This includes, for example, the opportunity to work, study, or have other meaningful activities. It also means being able to participate in community life and access cultural and recreational offerings on the same terms as everyone else.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

A contact person is a fellow human being who listens and supports the individual's own development. As a contact person, you can help break isolation, assist the individual you are supporting to get out and do things together, or participate in recreational activities. A contact person acts as a friend, where you find fun things to do together.

As a Guide, your task is to support an individual with a disability to participate in activities outside the home, such as walks, movies, or exercise, to promote social inclusion. The role involves facilitating the person's transportation to and from activities, as well as participating in activities in a safe manner.

A Respite Care Provider relieves families who have a relative with a disability by temporarily taking over care in the home. The purpose is to give relatives time for recovery, personal activities, to spend time with other siblings, or to run errands outside the home. A respite care provider works to support and engage with the individual in focus, often through activities such as play, games, or simply being a safe adult.

The important aspect of the contact, whether you are a Contact Person, Guide, or Respite Care Provider, is mutual trust and that both parties feel secure in the relationship. The individual who has been granted one of these services is involved in deciding who will take on the role of Contact Person, Guide, or Respite Care Provider.

The assignment as a contact person is written as a time-limited appointment with a fixed fee per month based on the number of meetings. You will also receive a reimbursement to cover expenses incurred in connection with the assignment. Typically, this involves about 1 meeting per week, 2 hours at a time. The role of a contact person does not constitute employment under the Employment Protection Act.

As a Guide or Respite Care Provider, you often work part-time, a certain number of hours per month, on a temporary employment basis directed towards a specific user. The extent of the assignment is determined by the user's assessed need for assistance.

As a Contact Person, Guide, and Respite Care Provider, you are required to report the hours worked in the assignment to the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

As a Contact Person, Guide, or Respite Care Provider, no specific qualifications are required, but if you are considering becoming one of these, you should: 
- Be interested in how other people are doing 
- Enjoy, respect, and have time to be together with other people 
- Since the assignment is not an employment, your financial situation should be stable. 
- You must be at least 18 years old to be considered as a Contact Person, Guide, or Respite Care Provider. 
- No experience is required, but it is advantageous to have experience with the target group and knowledge of Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).

For assignments as a Contact Person, Guide, or Respite Care Provider for children and young people under 18 years of age, a criminal record extract is required. This can be applied for via the following link: Children with disabilities, e-service | Police Authority

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