Coordinator at the Labor Market Unit

In Ljungby municipality, we shape the future together towards 35,000 inhabitants. We who work here are open, forward-thinking, and we want to succeed. Through engagement and collaboration, we create a municipality where people and businesses can grow and develop. Do you want to be a part of it?

Our latest employee survey shows that:

• 93 percent feel that their job is meaningful.
• 93 percent feel that their manager trusts that employees perform their tasks well.
• 90 percent are aware of their workplace's goals.
• 81 percent believe they learn new things and develop in their daily work.
• 80 percent feel they have a good employer they can recommend to their friends.
• 78 percent look forward to going to work.

The results are high regarding respectful treatment (93%) and safety in the workplace (94%).

Trust-based governance and leadership are the foundation of our organization – and a key to our success together. Read more about us as an employer at www.ljungby.se/jobb (http://www.ljungby.se/jobb).

The Labor Market Unit (AME) is an organization that offers a variety of opportunities. Currently, the unit has 10 employees with different responsibilities such as coordinators, team leaders, and coordinators. Our main purpose is to support individuals who are outside the labor market for various reasons towards self-sufficiency, education, or work.

Organizationally, AME and financial assistance belong to the same section, and there is close collaboration between these services regarding the cases referred to AME via financial assistance.

In 2026, the municipality will have an expanded responsibility to organize full-time activities for individuals receiving financial support. The responsibility for coordinating these activities will be with AME. The activities offered will be tailored to each person's needs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a coordinator at the Labor Market Unit, you will be part of a team where you:

• Contribute to participants achieving progress towards self-sufficiency, e.g., through internships, education, counseling, and supportive activities.
• Investigate the individual's conditions and needs and work with motivational conversations, guidance in labor market issues, and support in applications, etc.
• Plan and follow up on interventions together with the participant to promote long-term and sustainable planning.
• Support individuals in contact with other authorities, healthcare, and municipal services based on the participant's needs.
• Collaborate with actors in healthcare, the Employment Service, the Social Insurance Agency, and municipal services.
• Actively contribute to the development of interventions by participating in joint method and service development.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A university degree in behavioral science/social work or another relevant degree is required.
• Previous work experience in the field is an advantage.
• A valid driver's license (B) is required.

OTHER

You apply for the position via Public Jobs.

Grades and certificates should not be attached to the application but brought to any interview.

For us, work-life balance is important! Here you can combine work with family and leisure. We apply flexible working hours and remote work in the activities where it is allowed. We offer subsidized annual passes with the regional transport, wellness grants, and much more. You also have free membership in the staff club, which provides opportunities for free training and swimming as well as participation in other activities.

Through the initiative "A municipality free from violence," we actively work to prevent and combat violence in society for a safer future. As part of this, it may be a requirement for several positions to provide a criminal record extract.

Our services have equal treatment representatives who actively work for a good working environment and support managers in equal treatment issues. This way, we ensure that everyone can work under equal conditions and is treated equally.

As part of our efforts to make Ljungby municipality grow, we offer relocation services that make it easier to change living environments and move to our municipality.

Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you want to know more about what we can assist you with regarding a move to Ljungby municipality.

In Ljungby municipality, we apply smoke-free working hours.

The municipality is responsible for the entire recruitment process and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and advertisement sellers.