Vacant job

Description

Do you want to be a key person in creating security and quality for our citizens? We are looking for a Benefits Caseworker!

Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a strong interest in people and the ability to put yourself in others' situations while also wanting to work with public administration? Then this is a job for you!

At our Authority Unit, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life by investigating and deciding on measures that improve everyday life. We are an authority that values engagement, legal certainty, and individualized solutions.

The Welfare Sector's Authority Unit is now looking for an employee with experience in public administration as well as competence in the Social Services Act (SoL) and benefits casework.

Responsibilities

As a Benefits Caseworker, you are responsible for informing, investigating, assessing, making decisions, and following up on measures based on the Social Services Act, as well as current delegation orders and guidelines. The target group is persons over 18 years of age.

Here with us, you work closely with your colleagues but with your own area of responsibility. You collaborate with other units both within and outside your own organization, as well as with other authorities and healthcare providers. You are responsible for and independently drive the process in your cases.

You will become part of an experienced and engaged team with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Have a relevant university degree, such as a degree in social work or another university degree assessed as equivalent by the employer. At least a bachelor's degree.
• Have good knowledge of the Social Services Act.
• Have experience in public administration and previous work with benefits casework.
• Are empathetic, communicative, and responsive in meetings with individuals and relatives.
• Enjoy working both independently and in teams.
• Have good organizational and documentation skills.
• Have good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
• Have a positive outlook and find it easy to collaborate in complex situations.
• Previous experience with the Treserva system is meritorious.
• A B-class driver's license is required.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

About Us

The Authority Unit consists of caseworkers for elderly care, disability, housing coordination, and fees. The work is led by the unit manager. The unit's employees are engaged and driven by making a difference for our citizens. With us, you receive close managerial support and colleagues who support and work together based on combined competence with a high level of ambition. The work is varied, developmental, and challenging.

We offer you

• A secure and stable employer with a welcoming work culture
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of some remote work
• Health allowance
• The possibility to convert vacation day allowances into extra vacation days
• A chance to make a real difference for our citizens and their relatives.

In Ljusdal Municipality, we believe there is a life for everyone. Ljusdal Municipality is located in the northwestern part of beautiful Hälsingland. The largest towns in the municipality are Ljusdal, Järvsö, and Färila. We are close to leisure activities, to each other, and to a simple everyday life. Those already residing, returnees, and many who have taken the step and moved to our municipality testify to quality of life, more time to enjoy, and being who you are. In Ljusdal Municipality, 1,700 employees have Sweden's most important job as we serve our 19,000 inhabitants. Are you the one who wants to enrich us with your knowledge, your engagement, and your personality?

Depending on the content of the position, suitability assessment, extracts from the criminal record and/or suspicion register, or security clearance with register control according to the Security Protection Act may be required before employment. The purpose is to ensure that the employment can be carried out in a safe and secure manner based on the requirements of the operations. Employment can only take place if the assessments have been approved.