Job Advertisement: LSS Case Officer to the Disability Unit

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

The Disability Unit

The authority department, with about 70 employees, works with case management according to the Social Services Act and the Act on Support and Service for Certain Disabled Persons.

We also have the prevention unit, which includes support for relatives and health for those aged 65 and over. We are also responsible for fee management and housing adaptation grants. We investigate, decide, and follow up on interventions for individuals who, due to age or disability, need support and care. We have an important mission that makes a difference for others.

In the Disability Unit, 17 dedicated employees work with case management according to LSS, SoL, and housing adaptation grants. We work in two LSS teams – one for children and youth and one for adults. We also have case officers for housing adaptation grants and an administrative assistant.

We offer a workplace where diversity is seen as a strength. You will have a pleasant working environment with helpful colleagues, good opportunities to influence and participate in the development of the operations. We provide you with an individual introduction program and close support from both colleagues and management.

Your Responsibilities

As an LSS case officer, you primarily work according to LSS, but also according to SoL. Your work involves holding investigation meetings with users and/or their representatives, both physically and digitally. You assess needs and make decisions based on laws, guidelines, routines, and practices. Additionally, you follow up on decisions made and work according to the method Individual Needs in Focus (IBIC).

An important part of the job is also to collaborate with other authorities and partners. You contribute to a good working environment and actively participate in the unit's development work. To succeed in the role, a legally secure, attentive, and professional approach with a focus on individual needs is required.

Who Are You?

We are looking for someone with a degree in social work or another relevant academic education with a focus on social law. A B driver's license is required for the position.

We see that you have experience in case management and authority exercise. You have experience with the target group. It is an advantage if you have worked with the IBIC method and have experience with the operational system Treserva.

In this role, you need to be structured, meticulous, and have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. You are confident in meetings, whether they are physical, digital, or via phone, and you build trust through your professionalism and personal maturity. You see collaboration as a natural part of the work.

Upon employment, a background check is required.

About the Social Administration

As part of Region Gotland, we work in the social administration with social interventions such as counseling, support, and treatment. Our areas of operation include social services, home healthcare, elderly care, and care for people with disabilities throughout Gotland. Around the clock, we meet people of all ages and with various needs; children, families, adults, and the elderly. Together, we enable good conditions for care, support, and service throughout life.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical care responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, along with our island location, creates conditions for good collaboration across our areas of operation.

We are over 7,000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for all who visit, live, and work in Gotland. We are driving the creation of a safe and sustainable development across the entire island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, unspoiled nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! If you want information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more at https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/ (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/)

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Miscellaneous

Region Gotland works according to a competence-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thus counteracting discrimination. We place great importance on personal suitability in accordance with the competencies described in the advertisement. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and genders.

The position will be filled provided that no employee with preferential rights claims it.

As the world changes, Region Gotland is increasingly working with quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.

Before all employments, you as a candidate need to present ID and a certificate of personal data.

We kindly decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance.