Social Worker for the Adult Unit

We are looking for a social worker for a one-year temporary position in the Adult Unit. Since it is desirable for the position to start as soon as possible, interviews will begin shortly, even if the application period has not yet expired.

In the unit, we investigate interventions for adults according to the Social Services Act and are organizationally part of the Child and Adult Sector within the Social and Labor Market Administration. The unit handles authority exercise with the main task of investigating and making decisions regarding interventions related to addiction treatment and support and protection for adults exposed to violence in close relationships. We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with both target groups. We also investigate other applications from adults with various types of support needs.

The investigative work is fundamentally independent but in high collaboration with the Child and Family Unit and other parts of social services as well as the region and police.

Your New Job

As a social worker in the Adult Unit, you will meet individuals in vulnerable life situations with addiction and/or violence. Your task is to conduct risk assessments regarding ongoing violence and investigate the need for other interventions that can support the individual moving forward. This can range from extensive protective measures to simpler advice over the phone. You have a large scope for action and great opportunities to make a difference for a citizen. For citizens with addiction issues, investigations are conducted according to both SoL and LVM and extensive collaboration with our outpatient care and the region is required. We use ASI and FREDA as assessment tools.

Working hours are between 8 AM and 5 PM, with high availability to quickly handle incoming urgent cases and to implement interventions at short notice. An on-call phone is staffed during office hours. The work is interesting, challenging, and multifaceted for those who are stimulated by facing complex situations and challenges that require problem-solving and collaboration.

Common Tasks

• Investigate, assess, and make decisions in cases
• Documentation of cases
• Support and assist people in critical and challenging situations
• Urgent assessments of incoming cases
• Advisory conversations
• Collaborate with other authorities and partners

Your Competence

Requirements

• You have a degree in social work
• You have good computer skills
• You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written

Meritorious

• You have good knowledge of current legislation
• You have experience working with authority exercise
• You have experience collaborating with external actors
• It is strongly meritorious if you have worked with and/or further educated yourself in the area of harmful use and dependence or violence in close relationships.
• You have knowledge of the operational system Viva
• You have a driver's license
• Good knowledge of social services laws
• Good knowledge of LVM
• You have training in risk assessment instruments Freda, Patriarch, or Sara V-3
• You have training in ASI

We Are Looking for You

You are a quick learner and a positive person with strong self-drive. We believe that your ability to collaborate and build good relationships is one of your strengths. In challenging situations, you are the one who remains calm and focuses on what is important. This allows you to make well-considered decisions and act effectively. As a social worker, you are used to following laws and guidelines, but at the same time, you are creative and not afraid to think outside the box. You enjoy challenges at work and value having fun at the same time.

How the Recruitment Process Works

We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent along. We will ask you to provide these if it becomes relevant for an interview.

The municipality of Östersund has considered the choice of advertising channels before advertising and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms and ad sellers.

What Do We Offer?

The municipality of Östersund offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: link (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Social and Labor Market Administration

Working with heart means being part of creating conditions for everyone in Östersund to live a simpler, richer, and safer life. With us, this can mean working with residents of all ages within both outpatient care, labor market, and social services. It is important. For real.