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About the Job

We are looking for a support educator for the daily activities at Paletten!

At Paletten, there is a wide range of activities such as music, ceramics, textiles, media/photo, hobbies/carpentry, and a studio for drawing/painting.

We are now looking for someone who has the competence to tailor support using pedagogical methods to guide in the various studios.

Together with another support educator, you will be a sounding board in the pedagogical dialogue and will have a guiding role in the work team and the common approach. You will be responsible for developing and implementing pedagogical methods at the unit based on experience and theoretical knowledge when working with participants, leading to increased security, independence, integrity, and participation.

Your role includes the ability to engage others, collaborate, and jointly take responsibility for driving the continued work of quality development within the organization.

As a support educator, you will assist with in-depth knowledge of social documentation and, if necessary, support and guide colleagues in social documentation in Treserva, as well as participate in the development of implementation plans and job descriptions. One of your tasks will be to plan and hold operational meetings in consultation with the unit manager and participate in various networks.

Welcome with your application!

About You

For the position of support educator, a post-secondary specialization in the field of disabilities is required, encompassing at least 200 vocational training points, 120 university credits, or a combination thereof equivalent to at least four semesters of full-time studies. Alternatively, 60 university credits and at least two years of experience working with support and services for people with disabilities. The education should have relevant credits in social sciences, pedagogy, psychology, social work, and (psychiatric) care or other training deemed equivalent by the employer.

The position also requires a passing grade in Swedish 1 or Swedish as a second language 1. If you do not meet the qualification requirements in Swedish 1 or Swedish as a second language 1, you may be offered to take a language test through the test user Educateit.

You need to have at least 2 years of knowledge and experience with autism as well as experience with alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).

You also need to have documented experience in one of the following creative areas: music, ceramics, textiles, media/photo, hobbies/carpentry, or a studio for drawing/painting. It is an advantage if you have experience in several areas.

We are looking for someone who takes responsibility for their tasks and the group's tasks. You see opportunities for change and create situations where new ideas and proposals can develop. You communicate information and ideas clearly both verbally and in writing. You have a good understanding of how individuals absorb knowledge and their different conditions. You plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively.

Other

Selection and interviews will begin during the application period.

In this recruitment, you will be asked to answer a number of questions where you describe your knowledge in the field instead of sending a personal letter.

The City of Gothenburg actively works to promote equal rights and opportunities and to counteract discrimination.

As an employee in the Department of Support for Disabilities, we offer you:

• Secure employment with good employment conditions
• Full-time with the possibility of part-time
• Introduction upon hiring
• Professional development
• Wellness grants, bicycle grants, and other discounts and offers

We only accept applications via our recruitment system in accordance with GDPR.

If you have protected personal information, you should NOT apply through the system but contact the responsible recruiting manager for handling your application.

Appointment will be made on the condition that the position does not need to be claimed in the department or the city's restructuring work.

To those representing staffing and recruitment companies: For this recruitment, we have chosen recruitment channels and do not wish to receive offers of skills mediation, advertising, or recruitment assistance.

About Us

We are all different. We are also alike and have the same right to a safe home, meaningful employment, and to feel valuable. With the right conditions, we can grow, develop, and participate in society on our own terms.

Within the Department of Support for Disabilities, we provide support, services, and care to children and adults with disabilities and create opportunities for them to live a good and independent life, just like everyone else.

With 6,200 dedicated employees, we are Sweden's largest disability support administration. We work, among other things, within housing with special services, daily activities, housing support, personal support, and children and short-term accommodations.

Do you want to help contribute to a more inclusive society? Welcome to us!

You are Gothenburg.