Vacant job

We are thrilled that you are interested in joining us!

Mellerud Municipality strives to offer an attractive workplace by prioritizing a good working environment with high employee involvement. Our organization is built on openness, honesty, and integrity. For us, secure welfare for all generations and mutual care are two important foundational pillars.

We are the small municipality with big opportunities. Our operations are characterized by short decision-making paths, where you as an employee can truly make a difference with your engagement.

50% – Work Capacity Assessments (Mellerud and Färgelanda, jointly funded via the Coordination Association)

Do you want to work with people who are far from the labor market and contribute to creating conditions for development, employment, and independence? We are now looking for an Occupational Therapist for a varied and meaningful assignment shared between two municipalities.

About the assignment

50% – Work Capacity Assessments via the Coordination Association

You will conduct work capacity assessments for individuals within the municipalities who are participating in a coordinated, funded initiative via the Coordination Association. The work includes:

• Structured activity and work capacity assessments.
• Mapping of cognitive, physical, and psychological prerequisites.
• Assessment of opportunities and obstacles in relation to working life requirements.
• Documentation and feedback to the individual and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaboration with authorities and professions within a team.

The work takes place in two municipalities, and you will plan and structure the assignment in dialogue with both.

Who are you?

You are a licensed Occupational Therapist with a strong interest in work-oriented rehabilitation. You are confident in your profession, structured, and have an easy time building relationships with people in various life situations.

We would like you to have:

• Experience with work capacity assessments or activity assessments.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, neuropsychiatric disabilities, and/or cognitive difficulties.
• Experience with labor market measures, municipal operations, or interprofessional collaboration.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Personal suitability is highly valued.

We offer

• A meaningful assignment where you make a difference in individuals' opportunities to approach working life.
• The opportunity to work in two municipalities and benefit from the competence and networks of two organizations.
• Close collaboration with the Coordination Association.
• An engaged team within AME and good opportunities to influence working methods and development.
• Supervision and competence development.

Other details

• The position is 50% and is located in Mellerud Municipality, with work performed in both municipalities according to an agreed distribution.
• A driver's license is required.
• The employment is a project contract until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension.

Additional information

To ensure quality in the recruitment process and simplify communication with our applicants, we ask you to submit your application digitally, not via email or paper format. Mellerud Municipality applies smoke-free working hours. Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period, and we may invite for interviews before the final application date. If necessary, a probationary employment may be applied.

For us, it is important to embrace diversity and treat people with respect regardless of age, gender, religion, or ethnic background. As an employer, we are always open to utilizing new competencies.

We look forward to receiving your application!