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Job Description

Evonhuset is a unit within the Employment and Social Administration of Malmö City, offering support and counseling to individuals who sell, buy, or otherwise harm themselves through sex, pornography, or sugar dating. The service also targets children and young people aged 15 and up. We are currently seeking two social secretaries for fixed-term assignments.

You will become part of a cohesive team consisting of six colleagues and three regional coordinators, where close collaboration, supervision, and structured peer support create sustainability in a complex role. The workplace is dynamic and shared with other specialists in the field of domestic violence.

The role includes support and treatment conversations with the target groups and their relatives, counseling for professionals, online outreach work, and collaboration with entities such as the Police Authority and other stakeholders. The position also involves planning and delivering lectures and information campaigns. Evening work may occur.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who hold a degree in Social Work and have experience in counseling individuals in socially vulnerable situations. You must have good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written, as well as basic knowledge of English. The job also requires interest in and knowledge of digitalization and social media.

Additional qualifications that are meritorious include:

• Training in counseling methods, preferably Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Training in gender studies and sexology.
• Experience counseling victims of violence.
• Experience working with the target groups of this service.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Other language skills in addition to Swedish and English.
• A valid driver's license (Category B).

We seek someone who easily builds trusting relationships, enjoys close collaboration with colleagues, and approaches work with humility and strong empathy. As a social secretary, you must also be independent, solution-focused, and capable of handling high-pressure situations with stability and security.

About the Workplace

Evonhuset is organized under the Employment and Social Administration of Malmö City, providing support and counseling to those who sell, buy, consume, or harm themselves through sex, pornography, or sugar dating. Services are also directed at children and young people aged 15 and up. We collaborate closely with the Police Authority, social services, and non-profit organizations to create a safer city for everyone.

Evonhuset also employs three regional coordinators who, in cooperation between Malmö City and the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (Jämställdhetsmyndigheten), have a regional mandate against human trafficking. Their mandate covers human trafficking of all ages and for all purposes, covering the South Region: Skåne, Blekinge, Kronoberg County, and Kalmar County.

At Sweden's largest employment and social administration, approximately 2,900 employees work every day to strengthen the lives of Malmö residents. Together with the citizens of Malmö, we aim to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to better upbringing conditions for children and young people, and ensure that newly arrived immigrants have good prerequisites. It is important and rewarding work, though far from simple. Apply to join us, and you will make a difference.

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the citizens of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and thrive in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about Malmö City as an employer here malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Job Information

Employment type: Fixed-term employment, one 18-month temporary position and one 11-month temporary position.

Scope: Full-time.

Number of positions: 2.

Start date: According to agreement.

Other Information

First interviews are planned to take place during week 24.

Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you. Your answers will be a crucial part of our selection work.

Malmö City strives for its employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us meeting the needs of the citizens of Malmö.

Before an employment offer is made, you must provide proof of degree from the requested education, an extract from the criminal record, and valid identification (passport or national ID card).