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Do you want to use your experience and commitment to help people move forward in their careers? Are you passionate about coaching, development, and making a real difference – while also wanting to work flexibly and independently? Then you might be the person we are looking for! At Iris, we work every day to strengthen people's self-confidence, hope for the future, and opportunities to take the next step in their careers. We are now expanding our team in Kronoberg County with more skilled and dedicated transition coaches who wish to work on an hourly basis and as needed. About the role As a Transition Coach, you support individuals facing changes in the labor market – this could involve redundancy, career transition, new career paths, or the need for retraining. You work closely with participants through individual meetings, follow-ups, and continuous coaching. In addition to administrative tasks, your responsibilities include:

• Leading individual coaching sessions focused on career guidance and change support.
• Mapping competencies, formulating goals, and creating individual development plans.
• Supporting participants in job hunting, CV and application writing, as well as educational choices.
• Matching participants' skills with employers' needs and building networks.
• Collaborating with employers, authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

You plan and structure your work independently – in close dialogue with participants and coordinators. The role also involves travel throughout the county, as coaching takes place in several locations. Therefore, a valid B-driver's license is an advantage. Who are we looking for? We believe you are a person who creates security, engagement, and motivation in your interactions. You are skilled at listening, analyzing, and inspiring – and you are driven by seeing others grow. You must have:

• At least 7 years of work experience (full-time equivalent).
• At least 3 years of coaching experience within the last 7 years.
• Documented coaching competence and the ability to support people through change.
• Good knowledge of the local labor market and established employer contacts.
• Understanding of societal systems such as the Swedish Public Employment Service, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, etc.

may include fields such as working life, behavioral science, psychology, study and career guidance, social work programs, or job coaching education (university college, university). Advantageous if you have experience with

• Work-oriented rehabilitation.
• Coaching individuals with physical or mental health issues.
• Collaboration with actors within the rehabilitation chain and labor market legislation.

With us, you get a flexible assignment where you work when needs arise – perfect for those who wish to combine work with other commitments or for retirees who want to continue contributing their experience. You will receive:

• A meaningful assignment where you make a difference every day.
• Independence in work combined with collegial support.
• Competence development and the opportunity to grow in your coaching role.
• A warm, inclusive, and flat-hierarchy team where we help each other move forward.

Iris offers both standard and health-adapted transition services – for established transition organizations, the public sector, and private employers. The support includes personal meetings, activities, and interventions designed according to each participant's conditions and goals. We work to strengthen individuals' work capacity and enable pathways to employment, studies, or entrepreneurship. Additional information The position is an hourly-paid employment on an as-needed basis. Start date is by agreement. Working hours and scope vary according to operational needs, so we cannot guarantee a specific number of working hours. Selection is made on an ongoing basis, so do not wait with your application! The position may be filled before the application deadline. The final application date is 2026-07-31. For questions regarding the position, contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) We look forward to receiving your application!