Vacant job

Description

As an employee of Gislaveds 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. For 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 group leaders. The unit includes Kastanjegården HVB and support housing for youth aged 13-20, a residence for adults with addiction problems, 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. The youth living 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 a low-arousal attitude, which creates trust and safety for the youth. Building strong and trusting relationships is crucial in your work.

Job Responsibilities

As a therapist at Kastanjegården HVB, you have 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 adapt the interventions according 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.

At night, you work alone but have access to a colleague on standby.

An important part of your work is to document in the operational system Combine, which means that you continuously 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 lives of the youth and help them find new paths forward.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is educated as a behavioral scientist, treatment pedagog, social educator, or has other education that the employer deems equivalent. Great importance is placed on personal suitability, and we are looking for a person who is secure, attentive, humble, stress-resistant, and has a professional demeanor. Experience working with the target group is an advantage. 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 a good collaboration with the manager and colleagues, both at your workplace and within the municipal group. Responsibility, solution orientation, and the ability to create meaningful relationships with the youth are central to this role.

The position is a temporary contract but with the possibility of permanent employment.

We offer:

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

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

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

In Gislaveds 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, Gislaveds municipality has decided on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.