Vacant job

About the job

Hemnovia is now looking for a committed youth counselor on an hourly basis for our outpatient services in Helsingborg and surrounding areas!

Do you want to make a meaningful contribution and promote a safe and positive living situation and future for children and young people? Then you could be our next youth counselor!

About the assignment

The role of a youth counselor involves close work with a young person who needs continuous support both practically and emotionally.

The assignment entails a relationship-based approach where the focus is on:

• Providing daily support and guidance to the youth in their everyday life
• Supporting the youth in making positive life choices, choosing healthy relationships, and living drug-free
• Working with motivation, structure, and accountability
• Practically supporting and helping the youth in their current life situation and for a positive future

Scope

The assignment initially involves daily work where the number of hours is regulated based on needs and development over time. The work is conducted both individually with the youth and in close collaboration with the client and Hemnovia.

We are looking for someone who

• Is a qualified social worker, behavioral scientist, or has equivalent relevant education
• Has experience working with at-risk youth, for example, regarding norm-breaking behavior, drugs, or destructive relationships
• Is confident, clear, and relationship-building
• Can work independently and in a structured manner
• Is flexible and has the ability for continuous and close contact

Meritorious

• Experience in family therapy in outpatient care
• Experience in motivational work (e.g., MI)
• Experience with KSL
• Local knowledge of Helsingborg and surrounding areas

We offer

• A meaningful and developing assignment together with a youth in need of support
• Flexible working hours within the given framework
• Collaboration with an experienced organization that provides support when needed

Why Hemnovia?

In your role as a youth counselor at Hemnovia, you have the opportunity to be part of an organization that works with heart and for the child's best interest. You will also be offered a safe working environment where our core values; responsibility, commitment, quality, and development permeate the organization as well as the work. We value good team spirit, exchange of experiences, and professional development. Apply today to make an important contribution that truly makes a difference!

To be able to work as a youth counselor within Hemnovia's outpatient services, you need to submit a criminal record extract from the Police's suspicion and conviction register.