Field Assistant to the Field Group

We are now focusing on developing our work with children and young people in public spaces – with an emphasis on early interventions according to the new Social Services Act. Would you like to make a difference where it is truly needed? We warmly welcome your application to us at the Field Group!

About the Position

As the new Social Services Act comes into effect, we are strengthening our focus on early and preventive measures – and now you have the opportunity to help shape this work together with us!

At the Field Group, we work to identify young people who are at risk and provide them with support for positive change. As a field assistant, you will work preventively with young people aged 13–18 years. You will move in their environments on streets, squares, schools, and youth centers during the day, evenings, and weekends to build relationships, identify needs, and offer support. You play an important role in motivating and supporting both young people and their parents through conversations and presence. The work is based at the Field Group but takes place largely in various areas of Örebro. You will work independently but in close collaboration with a dedicated team of field assistants. Cooperation is a central part of our mission. You will collaborate with schools, youth centers, social services, and the police, and also contribute to spreading knowledge through lectures on youth-related issues.

With us, you will not only have a meaningful job, but you will also be part of developing new working methods in a time of change.

Examples of Tasks:

• outreach work
• concern and support conversations
• collaboration with various authorities, schools, and associations
• outreach work with information and educational initiatives

About the Workplace

The Support and Prevention Unit consists of the Field Group, the Counseling Group, the Support Center for Young Victims of Crime, the Mediation Service, Sputnik, and Coordinators for schools, social services, police, and leisure (SSPF). The Field Group's office is located at Nygatan 16A in central Örebro. We have 10 field assistants/counselors and we work with young people throughout Örebro municipality, wherever young people are. We also have two SSPF coordinators with us.

Read more about what it is like to work at the Field Group here: Information about the Field Group (Information%20about%20the%20Field%20Group)

Read more about what it is like to work in Örebro municipality at www.orebro.se/jobb (www.orebro.se/jobb).

Qualifications

You are flexible, proactive, and have the ability to independently drive your work forward. You have a strong ability to build and maintain good relationships, both with young people, colleagues, and other partners. Your empathetic ability allows you to meet people in different life situations with understanding and respect while maintaining your professional integrity. You are attentive, constructive in conflict management, and have an easy time adapting your communication to individuals, groups, and contexts. Furthermore, you enjoy working both independently and in teams, and you have a good ability to operate in forums where collaboration is an important part of the work. You express yourself clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• degree in social work of 210 credits, or another academic education of at least 210 higher education credits that the employer deems equivalent
• driver's license for manual transmission

Meritorious:

• experience of/training in motivational interviewing (MI)
• experience of similar work with children and young people that the employer finds relevant for the position
• experience of multicultural social work

Scope and Start Date

Employment type: permanent employment and temporary position until 261231

Employment rate: 100%

Start date: by agreement

Number of positions: 2

Working hours: day, evening, and every fourth weekend/night

Other Information

Interviews may be conducted digitally. You can read more about our digital interviews and how to prepare at orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer).

Application

The deadline for applications is February 8.

We warmly welcome your application!

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