Welcome to Gislaved Municipality!

With us, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our residents.

Our mission is to shape a sustainable society where everyone has a place, and we are now looking for you who want to contribute to this work together with us. We offer a workplace characterized by courage, development opportunities, and a strong belief in creating a balance where you feel good.

Description

As an employee in Gislaved Municipality, you will become an important part of your workplace. We expect you to actively contribute to the development of the organization through your knowledge and experience. With us, respect for differences and the equal value of all people is a given.

The Unit for Housing and Support, BOOST, is led by a unit manager and two team leaders. Within the unit, there is a support accommodation for youth aged 16-21, a residential care home (HVB) for youth aged 13-20, a residence for adults with substance abuse issues, and a residence for adults with psychiatric disabilities.

We are now looking for an engaged therapist to join our team at Kastanjegården HVB! Kastanjegården HVB is a residence for youth and young adults aged 13-20, located in Reftele. Kastanjegården also has support apartments for youth aged 16-20. The youth residing at Kastanjegården have decisions according to SoL or LVU. A central part of your work will be to motivate and support the youth in developing their abilities and strengths, as well as helping them create a mindset for change based on their individual implementation plans. Your approach should be characterized by low-arousal methods, which create trust and safety for the youth. Building strong and trusting relationships is crucial in your work.

Responsibilities

As a therapist at Kastanjegården HVB, you play a central role in supporting youth and young adults aged 13-20. Your work primarily consists of conducting goal-oriented treatment based on individual implementation plans, where you tailor interventions to each youth's specific needs and circumstances. This means that you actively contribute to their personal development and independence while building trusting relationships that create a safe environment for them.

Your role also includes a contact person assignment, where you are responsible for planning and coordinating care for specific youth. This includes maintaining regular contact with internal and external partners, such as schools, social services, and other care providers. You lead both individual and group therapy sessions, using therapeutic methods to support the youth's development and help them manage their challenges.

An important part of your work is to document in the operational system Combine, which means that you continuously update implementation plans, keep journal notes, and ensure that all documentation is correct and up to date. You also contribute to creating and adapting the living environment to ensure it is safe, structured, and tailored to the specific needs of the youth. Through your work, you make a significant difference in the youth's lives and help them find new paths forward.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is educated as a behavioral scientist, treatment pedagogue, social pedagogue, or has other education that the employer deems equivalent. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability, and we are looking for someone who is secure, attentive, humble, stress-resistant, and has a professional demeanor. Experience working with the target group is meritorious. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as computer skills and experience with documentation.

We also welcome knowledge of motivational interviewing and low-arousal approaches. Your collaboration skills and willingness to participate in the development of the organization should be evident. You are expected to have good cooperation with your manager and colleagues, both in your workplace and within the municipal group. Taking responsibility, being solution-oriented, and the ability to create meaningful relationships with the youth are central to this role.

We offer:

• A strong sense of community with engaged colleagues.
• Professional development
• Paid vacation from the first year of employment.
• Free admission to the municipality's swimming pools.

Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may be held before the application deadline has passed.

We apply a background check (extract from the criminal record) as part of the suitability assessment for all those offered employment where they have direct and regular contact with children and youth.

Welcome with your application and become a part of our dedicated team at Kastanjegården HVB!

In Gislaved Municipality, full-time is a right, and therefore, job vacancies* are advertised as full-time. When the organization can accommodate part-time, it is of course an option. *Positions shorter than 3 months and certain positions may be exempted. In preparation for the recruitment process, Gislaved Municipality has taken a stance on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore strongly request not to contact media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.