Assistance Administrator for Pajala Municipality

Pajala Municipality is the large (by area) small town located in the land of the northern lights and the midnight sun – Torne Valley, in eastern Norrbotten. Day and night, all year round, we work in the service of society on behalf of the municipal citizens. With Pajala Municipality's core values "I exist for Pajala's citizens", "I am professional" and "I meet all people with openness and respect", we work to make a difference. Do you also want to make a difference? Then you should work with us!

1 position(s).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about strengthening the elderly's opportunities to receive the right support at the right time? Do you want to work more preventively based on the new Social Services Act while simultaneously making clear, well-founded decisions at a high pace? Then you might be the one we are looking for!

As an Assistance Administrator, you handle cases according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Service for Certain Functionally Impaired Persons (LSS) from activation, through investigation, decision-making, and follow-up.

You are responsible for:

• Investigating, assessing, and making decisions on interventions
• Ensuring legally secure, clear, and efficient case handling
• Maintaining an active focus on cost-effective and appropriate interventions
• Contributing to the development of working methods in line with the new Social Services Act

With an increasing caseload and an aging population, we face a growing need and are therefore expanding our team. Here, you will become part of a small, tightly knit team – a trio characterized by care, collaboration, and humor. We help each other out, support one another in difficult assessments, and ensure that no one stands alone in their mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for you who want meaningful work, thrive in a fast and efficient working environment, have an easy time building relationships, possess strong analytical skills, and work in a structured manner. It is important that you are professional in your approach, have a positive attitude, take initiative, and want to contribute to the development of the operations.

• Social work degree or other education deemed equivalent by the employer
• Experience in public authority administration according to SoL and/or LSS
• Good knowledge of current legislation
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing

We place great emphasis on personal suitability. There is an opportunity for 50% remote work.

Previous experience in public authority administration, work within municipal operations, and knowledge of current legislation are meritorious.

Recruitment takes place continuously, which means you may be called for an interview and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent.

We only accept digital applications.

For some positions in Pajala Municipality, it is required by law to present a valid extract from the criminal record and/or suspicion register before employment.

Pajala Municipality is part of the administrative area for Meänkieli and Finnish, so it is meritorious if you have knowledge of one or both of these languages.

We work actively for gender equality and diversity in our workplaces. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

Pajala Municipality has taken a stand on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact with media sellers, advertising, and recruitment agencies.

For more information about us and our municipality, visit https://www.pajala.se (https://www.pajala.se)