Vacant job

About the job

Hemnovia is now looking for a dedicated youth counselor/family counselor on an hourly basis for our outpatient operations in Halmstad and surrounding areas!

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

About the assignment

The role of youth counselor/family counselor involves close work with a young person in need of continuous practical and emotional support.

The assignment involves 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 and choosing healthy relationships
• Working with motivation, structure, and accountability
• Practically supporting and assisting the youth in their current life situation and for a positive future
• Dialog with the foster home where the youth is placed

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 trained social worker, social educator, behavioral scientist, or has equivalent relevant education
• Has experience working with at-risk youth, for example, regarding norm-breaking behavior or destructive relationships
• Is secure, 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)

We offer

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

Why Hemnovia?

In your role as a youth counselor/family counselor at Hemnovia, you will have the opportunity to be part of an organization that works with heart and for the best interests of the child. You will also be offered a safe working environment where our guiding principles; responsibility, engagement, 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 difference that truly matters!

To work as a youth counselor/family counselor within Hemnovia's outpatient operations, you need to submit a criminal record extract from the Police's suspicion and criminal record register.