Vacant job

The picturesque Arvidsjaur is located in the landscape of Lapland about 90 miles north of Stockholm and 11 miles south of the Arctic Circle. Here, everything is close, both within the municipality and out in the world thanks to our airport. With a wide range of recreational activities, a welcoming attitude, and nature at your doorstep, Arvidsjaur is a place where it is easy to thrive. The business community is characterized by tourism and trade, wood processing, vehicle testing activities, reindeer husbandry, and the public sector.

In Arvidsjaur, we offer both security and simplicity in everyday life – everything is nearby. No matter where in the municipality you choose to settle, Arvidsjaur can provide good living conditions and great opportunities for attractive housing. Would you like to know more about what it’s like to live and reside in Arvidsjaur? Visit flyttatillarvidsjaur.se (https://flyttatillarvidsjaur.se)!

Arvidsjaur Municipality as an employer offers a developing work environment. Working with us means working according to the municipality's common values, where the keywords are: Joy, respect, and professionalism. Since Árviesjávrrie belongs to the Sámi administrative area, we welcome applicants with knowledge of Sámi language and culture. We have a need for Sámi-speaking staff in certain sectors, and Sámi may therefore be meritorious for certain positions.

As an employee of Arvidsjaur Municipality, you may need to use your personal phone for, for example, logging into operational systems. Welcome with your application! We have actively chosen the placement of our ads, and contact from recruitment and staffing companies is not welcomed.

We welcome you to our team, which is characterized by close teamwork where we support and develop each other. In addition, we offer process guidance and flexibility regarding the workplace, where remote work is possible according to the municipality's applicable agreements. As an employee with us, you also get to take part in flexible working hours, wellness grants, and a wellness hour every week to promote health and balance in working life.

The individual and family care consists of workgroups for children and youth, family law, financial assistance, harmful use and dependency, as well as administration. Within the organization, there are also personal representatives and assistance administrators. The unit is relatively small, and all workgroups work closely together.

Standby and longer business trips occur, with compensation according to applicable agreements. A day off after standby is covered by the employer. With the current staffing, this means that you will receive about 7 extra days off per year.

Work area and area of responsibility

As a social worker in the dependency care and family law at Arvidsjaur Municipality, your work will be crucial in supporting individuals and families in vulnerable life situations. You will play a central role in both strengthening people's opportunities for change and ensuring the rights of children and families.

Your main tasks will be to work with investigation, implementation, and follow-up of decided interventions within dependency care, but also some work within family law. The tasks may also vary over time and based on needs within the operational area.

Qualifications and competencies

You who are applying have:

• A degree in social work or another relevant higher education that the employer assesses as equivalent.
• A criminal record extract will be requested before employment as part of the recruitment process.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and the ability to express yourself clearly and structured in speech and writing.
• Ease in building relationships, flexibility, cooperativeness, and good communication skills.

Meritorious for the position are:

• Driver's license B
• Documentation and computer skills
• Good knowledge of applicable legislation for the relevant area
• Experience of authority exercise
• Education or experience in evidence-based methods such as: MI (motivational interviewing), BSF (behavior, conversation, change), HAP (hash withdrawal program), CRA (community reinforcement approach), MET (motivational enhancement therapy), and RP (relapse prevention). From 2023, CRAFT (Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training) is also offered.
• Experience with the system Pulsen Combine

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

The position is permanent, 100%, with an immediate start. A probationary period may be applied, and appointments may occur continuously during the recruitment process.

Warm welcome with your application!