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Welcome to the Social Services Administration. The Social Services Administration's mission is to provide good care and support, as well as to conduct operations that support individuals in living an independent and active life. The Social Services Administration (SCF) is led by a Director and is divided into four departments; SCF Support Staff, Child and Youth Authority, Child and Youth Interventions, and Adults.

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Do you want to work in a meaningful role where you make a real difference in people's lives? With us, you will get a varied position as a social secretary in an experienced work group. We welcome your application!

Adult Reception is a work group within the Adult Department's dependency units at the Social Services Administration. The reception unit consists of 7 case workers, a team leader, and a unit manager. The reception handles reports and applications regarding alcohol and drug abuse. Other tasks within the reception include receiving applications regarding gambling addiction and applications from individuals who have committed domestic violence.

We work standard office hours, and remote work is possible provided the job allows for it. The group has external supervision.

Description of duties

We exercise public authority in accordance with the Social Services Act (SoL) and in some cases also the Care of Abusers Act (LVM). We receive new applications and reports regarding dependency issues. We map out the individual's situation and assess the need for continued support and help based on current legislation.

The target group also includes individuals with gambling addiction and individuals who commit domestic violence, where we investigate and make decisions on interventions. The work involves motivating, assessing, and making decisions on various types of measures. We also have an advisory function. The work also includes on-call duties and assessing and handling various acute situations. We investigate and make decisions on interventions. Documentation is an important part of the work.

We sit together with the other dependency units in the Adult Department and have close cooperation. We also collaborate with, for example, the police, the region, and the prison and probation service, as well as other actors within the municipality. This position will be focused on gambling cases, in addition to regular reception duties. The focus may change based on changed assignments.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are educated as a social worker or have another equivalent education. Experience of working within social services or other public authority work, as well as experience within addiction care, is meritorious. It is also an advantage to have good knowledge of the Social Services Act and the Care of Abusers Act. Furthermore, good system knowledge, for example in Lifecare, is seen as meritorious. The position requires a B-driver's license. Good oral and written skills in Swedish are a prerequisite.

You adapt easily to changed circumstances. You can quickly change your perspective and attitude, and see opportunities in change. As a person, you are calm, stable, and controlled in stressful situations. Regardless of the situation, you maintain a realistic perspective and focus on the right things. You collaborate well with others and relate to your surroundings in a listening and smooth manner. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively. In your role, you plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively, and adhere to set timeframes.

Information

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, contact: Rebecca Torén, Unit Manager, 018-727 15 73.

Union representatives:
Academic Professionals' Union SSR/saco, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34.
Vision, Sofia Venemalm, 018-727 12 13.

If you have questions regarding the registration of your application, contact the recruitment area: 018-727 12 86.

Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting according to the current collective agreement.

In your application, you must state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve being placed on war duty.

Salary form: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent employment.
Duration: Permanent.