Vacant job

Description

You can become one of us!

Due to new working methods, such as "Safe Homes Without Violence", and the new Social Services Act which requires increased accessibility and proactive work, the Violence and Threat Team is now expanding with an additional position. Now you have the opportunity to become part of our team!

The Violence and Threat Team is part of the Family Law and Violence unit, which organizationally belongs to the Family Division of the Employment and Social Administration. The unit includes, in addition to the Violence and Threat Team, family law services, regional coordinators against prostitution and human trafficking, coordinators/counselors against sexual exploitation, and the administrative group.

Want to know more about us? Follow these links:

Employment and Social Administration (https://karlstad.se/jobba-hos-oss/vara-verksamheter/arbetsmarknads--och-socialforvaltningen)

Video about the operations (https://qcnl.tv/p/gTHnEpyNZ5VA4SU5NMp3nA)

Job Responsibilities

The Violence and Threat Team currently consists of one case handler and five social secretaries. The team's mission is to investigate the support and protection needs of adults exposed to violence, as well as the support needs of perpetrators of violence. The exercise of authority takes place exclusively within the framework of the Social Services Act (SoL). The work also includes practical tasks as several emergency apartments are linked to the team.

We work with the new method "Safe Homes Without Violence", which implies close collaboration with the police, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, and Region Värmland to reach out and offer support to both perpetrators and victims of violence.

If you start working with us, we offer continuous opportunities for competence development in the area and also external supervision. This is a committed work group and unit in constant change where we are always learning new things and developing together.

We offer you as a new employee a mentor who helps you get into the work and daily routines. On the unit, there are case handlers whose main task is to supervise and guide you in your daily work. We have a well-functioning structure both at the unit level and at the Family Division. All new employees receive a thorough introductory education aimed at increasing both your competence and understanding of the organization you work in. In addition, you will get to know a great group of people to laugh and work with.

Apply now!

Please note that interviews may begin before the application period has ended.

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work (Socialsekreterare) is required.
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission is required.
• Experience of investigative work within the social services is required.
• Experience working with victims of violence as well as threat and risk assessments is meritorious.

You are stable, committed, and solution-oriented. You thrive working both independently and in a group and have the ability to collaborate with other actors. You are skilled at structuring and coordinating work and express yourself well in speech and writing.

About Karlstad Municipality

The Employment and Social Administration provides support to vulnerable children, families, and persons with mental disabilities. Our approximately 700 employees work with addiction care, financial assistance, budget and debt counseling, and family law issues. Our task is also to counteract unemployment and manage permits and supervision for alcohol and tobacco.

Do you want to be part of creating the future of Karlstad? With us in the Karlstad Municipality group, you can make a real difference. Here, every employee is an important part of the whole, and together we help each other realize our vision of "A better life in the City of the Sun". Come and grow with us!

Additional Information

To ensure quality in the recruitment process and simplify communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application via our recruitment system and not via email or paper format. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

If you have protected personal data, you should not register your application documents in our recruitment system, nor send them via email. Instead, contact the municipality's switchboard at 054-540 00 00 for further handling.