Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference?

We are now looking for more dedicated employees who want to help shape the future of Värnamo. With us, you work with a focus on people and create a workday that is valuable for both you and our citizens.

Description

We are seeking a Coordinator for work-oriented rehabilitation.

This position is a fixed-term project employment where you will be an important part of a meaningful and developing assignment throughout the project's duration.

The position is located in the HR unit, but you will work as an operational support to managers and employees within the Care Administration. In your work, you will collaborate with unit managers, relevant employees, and HR.

Your mission

In the role of Coordinator for work-oriented rehabilitation, you will have a central function in our efforts to promote health and a sustainable working life. You will continuously follow up on sick leave data to identify employees who need support and interventions. Through close dialogue with managers and HR, you will ensure that the right employees receive support and that the support process is both accurate and efficient.

Your mission includes providing managers with professional support throughout the process. You will conduct structured conversations with employees who are on sick leave or returning to work, and you will coordinate various interventions to ensure they are implemented correctly and at the right time. Throughout the return process, you will be an active and reliable support and contribute to meeting both the employee's and the organization's needs in a sustainable manner.

The role also includes:

• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to create a common understanding of each individual and their needs
• Working with managers, employees, and HR as needed to develop action plans and return-to-work strategies

Your profile

We place great emphasis on personal qualities and are looking for someone with good communication and collaboration skills who enjoys being the link between various stakeholders, both internal and external. You work in a structured manner, plan your work well, and take initiatives that drive processes forward while supporting others to take responsibility for their parts.

You have a coaching and supportive approach, are trust-building, and can both set boundaries and help guide the process in the right direction. In your work, you are flexible and accustomed to adapting to different situations. You have high integrity and can confidently express what is needed in situations in a respectful and professional manner.

Furthermore, we see that you have:

• A university degree in behavioral science, HR, or a field deemed relevant to the assignment, or equivalent experience or education
• Knowledge of and experience with rehabilitation processes and work-oriented rehabilitation
• The ability to coordinate and drive processes in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• A valid driver's license (B)

It is an advantage if you have:

• Experience working in projects

Information about the employment

This position is a project employment expected to last until 2026.

Subject to necessary decisions being made, you now have the opportunity to take on a position with good conditions and benefits regulated by collective agreements. With flexible working hours, such as generous flex time, we promote a sustainable working life that provides a balance between work and private life. We value your health and create a work environment where you can develop both professionally and personally.

Read more about us as an employer, employment conditions, and benefits here (https://kommun.varnamo.se/miniwebbar/jobba-hos-oss/att-jobba-hos-oss.html).

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-01

Applications will be handled continuously, so send in your application today! To streamline and ensure quality in the recruitment process, we use e-recruitment. Värnamo Municipality is a workplace that values diversity, equality, and equal opportunities. We welcome applicants of all genders and backgrounds.

You can submit your application via our web-based recruitment tool, Varbi, which should include:

• CV
• A personal letter explaining your interest and what you can contribute

References will be requested after an interview.

If you have protected personal information, references, or similar information that you consider sensitive, we recommend that you contact the recruiting manager before proceeding with your application.

In preparation for the recruitment work, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly but firmly decline all calls regarding advertising and recruitment assistance.

The Municipal Executive Administration. Together, we work to support the municipal council in leading the municipal operations. We deal with issues related to personnel, salaries, finance, safety and security, infrastructure, procurement, business, campus, sustainable development, marketing, information, and communication.

Read more about us at: here (https://kommun.varnamo.se/kommun-och-politik/kommunens-organisation/forvaltningar/kommunledningsforvaltningen.html).

Värnamo Municipality, the municipality with a big heart, in the middle of Småland. We are a central part of the strong growth region characterized by the Gnosjö spirit and high employment. Here, there is a spirit of constant movement and great visions for the future. We highlight both large and small successes, which strengthens pride and community for all who live here. As an employee with us, you have people at the center and create value for both yourself and the citizens, while contributing to making Värnamo an even better place to live and grow.

Read more about us at: here (http://www.varnamo.se/).