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About the Job

Do you want to contribute to positive change for those who need it most? Housing First is an evidence-based working method focused on providing a path to housing as the primary initial intervention. At our organization, this method is the foundation of everything we do – a way of working built on respect, trust, and the individual's own goals.

As a Field Secretary at Housing First, you work both as a support provider and in coordinating interventions based on the RACT methodology. This means you offer practical and social support to participants while coordinating care and support efforts together with other actors such as social services, healthcare, and other community initiatives.

The work requires great flexibility and the ability to take personal responsibility, as you independently drive your processes forward and adapt support based on each participant's individual needs and goals. You plan, implement, and follow up on interventions in a structured manner, while maintaining space for creativity and relationship-building meetings.

At Housing First, we believe that every individual has the potential to change their life, and we work together with our participants to help them achieve their self-expressed goals. The target group includes people with long-term homelessness and complex social issues, often in connection with substance abuse and mental health problems. Our work is built on strong relationships and individualized support. Inspiring and strengthening motivation for change is a cornerstone of our work.

You work daytime hours and have the opportunity for flexibility when the operations allow.

Home visits are an important part of our work, but how support is shaped varies depending on the unique needs of our participants. At our organization, the work is creative and created together with participants. This includes support in contacting authorities, healthcare, and a significant portion of motivational and relationship-building activities.

Housing First is built on clear principles, and we are now looking for an individual with an interest in the method and its values. We believe you share our passion for Housing First and its purpose, as well as belief in the approach. You will be based at our office in Gamlestaden and belong to a work group of 16 colleagues characterized by a positive spirit and helpfulness. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

About You

The basic requirement for the position is that you are educated as a social worker, or alternatively have at least a three-year higher education/university degree that the employer assesses as equivalent. You should also have an interest in working with adults with psychosocial issues such as addiction and mental illness, as well as a valid driver's license (Category B).

It is meritorious if you have basic knowledge of the Housing First model and previous experience working with people in social vulnerability. It is also meritorious if you have experience with authority exercises within social work and a good understanding of social services' processes, working methods, and regulations. Experience of collaboration between different authorities and community actors is also seen as an advantage.

You are friendly and helpful to other people even in stressful situations. You show respect for everyone you meet at work. You are inviting and positive. You work to ensure the client/user receives the support they need.

You have a good understanding of how individuals absorb knowledge and their different prerequisites. You adapt the way you convey your message to the recipient and encourage dialogue, participation, and engagement.

You work well with others by listening, showing interest, and respect. You understand the common mission and work to make it as good as possible.

You have the courage and ability to make your own decisions within the framework of your assignment without being dependent on others. You take responsibility for your tasks and drive the work forward.

You can change how you work when things change. You can quickly change your perspective and attitude and see opportunities in changes.

Other Information

In this recruitment process, we will not ask for a cover letter. Instead, during the application process, you will be asked to answer a number of questions about your competence in the requested area.

To comply with GDPR requirements and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or letter. Do you have protected personal data? If so, do not apply via the system; instead, contact the recruiting manager for handling of your application.

Gothenburg City applies individual and differentiated salary setting. Here you can get more information about, among other things, salary statistics: goteborg.se/Jobba i Göteborgs Stad/Så är det att jobba i Göteborgs Stad/Lön, ersättningar och förmåner. The intended salary range for the position is 34,000 - 42,000 SEK per month. The salary is based on a combined assessment of your education, experience, and competencies you bring into the role.

Gothenburg City is one of Sweden's largest employers. Our mission is to create a good everyday life for Gothenburg's residents, visitors, and business owners. As an employee in the city, you have a secure employment with many career paths where you get the opportunity for interesting and meaningful tasks.

As we have already taken a stance on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly but firmly decline to be contacted for further offers of competence mediation, advertising, and recruitment assistance.

The recruitment process may begin before the last application date; welcome with your application.

About Us

The Social Services Administration Southwest is one of four social services administrations in Gothenburg City with around 900 employees. In the urban area of Southwest, approximately 120,000 residents live, and the area stretches from Billdal to Högsbohöjd and to the southern archipelago. The administration's mission is to ensure that children, young people, and adults can live a safe and independent life and that children and young people have a rich leisure time. The administration also works to support people experiencing homelessness to achieve permanent housing. Through collaboration with civil society, local business, and other actors, we aim to increase public health and safety in the area.

In the Social Services Administration Southwest, we want to capitalize on the commitment of all employees. With us, you can influence both your own job and the lives of others.