Support Educator in Karlskrona

In Karlskrona, our ambitions are high and we are passionate about developing the modern city by the sea. We are now looking for you who want to make a difference. Welcome to Blekinge's largest employer, where your opportunities for development are great.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As a support educator, you have in-depth knowledge and competence in the field. You may be assigned job-specific tasks within quality assurance, which may involve supporting colleagues in social documentation, implementation plans, the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare's recommended working methods, self-monitoring, and supervision.

Your work involves motivating and supporting users in their work based on their individual needs. You are expected to create a meaningful, developing, and qualitative activity for the individual. In your work, you provide needs-based support so that users feel secure and are empowered in their development opportunities. You can work both independently, in groups, and in collaboration with other professions. Your employment also includes the ability to work at other workplaces either through collaboration sessions or joint planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary education in the form of:

• Education at YH level of at least 200 higher vocational education credits in a relevant field (e.g., support educator training or YH-psychiatry training)
• University education of at least 60 credits in a relevant field

Basic knowledge of the Swedish language in speech and writing. Documentation is an important part of our work, and you therefore need to have a good command of the Swedish language in both speech and writing.

Driver's license for a car.

Education and/or experience in:

• TAKK, signs as a communication tool
• Low-arousal approach
• Clarifying pedagogy
• Social stories and comic conversations
• Ritprat
• Conversation mat
• Positive behavior support
• MI or other conversation methodology
• Salutogenic working method
• Service design
• Tracheostomy

Experience working with:

• Autism
• Psychiatry
• Intellectual disabilities
• Personal assistance
• Comorbidity
• NPF diagnoses

We are looking for a problem solver who can analyze situations, identify solutions, and develop effective, actionable strategies to overcome challenges.

We are looking for an employee who thrives in a dynamic work environment. You need to be able to change your working methods to meet new challenges and demands, as well as demonstrate flexibility in your thinking and actions to effectively handle changes.

We are looking for someone who has the ability to organize and structure work effectively. You are good at prioritizing tasks and coordinating resources to achieve short- and long-term goals.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a team and strives for common goals. It is natural for you to compromise and share information and knowledge.

We are looking for someone who is communicative and clear. You have the ability to listen actively to understand others' perspectives and provide and receive constructive feedback.

OTHER

In Karlskrona municipality, you as an employee have several benefits. Some of these benefits include extra vacation days when you reach a certain age, wellness grants, the opportunity to swim for free in one of the municipality's swimming halls, and a really good occupational pension agreement.