Vacant job

No workday is the same at Växjö Municipality. Sometimes we take care of the small things and sometimes the really big ones. Regardless, it means a workday that truly matters. We are over 7,000 employees working together to create a good day, every day.

With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference while growing and developing. There is a wide range of professions and career opportunities, all of which contribute to building and creating our future Växjö. Do you want to share our workday?

Work for a good day. Every day.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Coordinator Unit belongs to the Department of Work and Welfare - Division of Work and Learning. Together with the Economic Assistance Unit, we are the social assistance function in Växjö Municipality.

The mission of the Coordinator Unit is to support individuals receiving social assistance. The work is primarily social work aimed at supporting individuals towards self-sufficiency. It involves both social work with individuals and developing collaboration with other parties within the municipality, authorities, and civil society, as well as developing interventions. The Coordinator Unit coordinates and follows up on the individual's planning, without removing the individual's own responsibility.

Your mission as a coordinator in the Coordinator Unit includes tasks that support the unit manager. Drive development, follow-up, and quality work together with the unit's specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone who:

• has a degree in social work or another qualification that the employer deems equivalent
• has a structured and organized approach
• is proactive and solution-focused
• has excellent communication skills
• has a good ability to build and maintain good relationships both within and outside the unit.
• has good self-awareness and the ability to collaborate

It is an advantage if you have:

• experience in the role of coordinator
• experience and knowledge of work within economic assistance/coordinator/social services as well as labor market and educational issues

The work requires organizational skills, documentation experience, creativity, and a good ability to express oneself in speech and writing.

You enjoy working both independently and in a team.

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

A driver's license (B) is a requirement.

OTHER

Employees of Växjö Municipality should reflect the diversity that exists in the municipality. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity.

As a permanent employee, you will generally be placed in our organization in case of war.