Welcome to the Department of Work, Skills and Welfare (AKV)

We are now looking for a social worker with a focus on self-sufficiency.

Based on the BIP model, we ensure a holistic perspective where the individual's entire life situation is taken into account, progress is monitored over time, and the client's participation is strengthened through structured and motivating work. In this role, it is important to have a respectful and professional approach as we meet people in vulnerable situations. We work to meet individuals where they are in order to support them on the fastest path to self-sufficiency.

Our core mission is to provide support and assistance to help people become self-sufficient and live independent lives. This includes providing support, help, and services to children, youth, and adults through investigations and interventions, as well as working towards adult learning.

Your position will belong to the Unit for Labor Market, Integration, and Financial Assistance within the Self-Sufficiency process. The unit consists of caseworkers focusing on financial assistance, social workers focusing on the path to self-sufficiency, and service providers. To work more effectively with each client towards achieving self-sufficiency, we are streamlining the processes surrounding the handling of financial assistance through increased digitalization.

Given the ongoing change work within the unit, we value different perspectives and hope that you are open to contributing to the ongoing development work.

It is important to us that you feel comfortable in our team; we place great emphasis on understanding that we are each other's work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct structured mapping conversations according to the BIP model.
• Collaborate with clients to develop realistic and motivating self-sufficiency plans.
• Coordinate and follow up on interventions.
• Collaborate with the Public Employment Service, the Social Insurance Agency, educational actors, healthcare, and other community agencies.
• Work with motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches to strengthen client participation.
• Document conversations, decisions, and actions in the operational system.
• Contribute to method development and follow-up of results within the team.
• Home visits and fieldwork are part of the job.
• Prepare assessment materials for decision-making regarding financial assistance.
• Some handling of financial assistance may occur.

QUALIFICATIONS

Formal qualifications and professional experiences:

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work
• Good knowledge of the Social Services Act (SoL) and related legislation
• Driver's license (B)

Desirable:

• Experience working with financial assistance, labor market issues, or integration
• Knowledge of the BIP model or similar structured interventions

Personal competencies:

We are looking for someone who is self-driven and capable of taking responsibility while also being flexible and able to adapt to changing situations and needs. You have good collaboration skills and build trusting relationships by being both relationship-oriented and attentive. Your empathetic ability allows you to meet people with respect and understanding, and with a service-oriented approach, you always strive to provide high-quality support. As a person, you are clear and persuasive in your communication, which enables you to create clarity even in complex contexts. You also have a structured work style that contributes to effective and orderly work.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

OTHER

Interviews are scheduled for January 15, 20, and 21.

If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit.

We in Kristinehamn Municipality work for active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders and employees, which creates good conditions for job satisfaction in the organization. Our work environment is influenced by how we meet each other, and we all have a responsibility to contribute.

Together, we work to ensure that the organization achieves its goals and that decisions made are also followed. A curious mindset and willingness to collaborate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service for the municipality's residents.

As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities, and that we provide you with the tools you need to perform your job well.

Kristinehamn Municipality sees diversity as a strength and welcomes all applicants. Our competency-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's competencies and thereby counteract discrimination.

Warm welcome to submit your application!

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and maintain good communication with you as a job seeker, we ask you to only submit your application via the application link in the advertisement. Questions regarding the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.