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Do you want to make a tangible difference in people's daily lives – and at the same time work in a municipality where creativity, curiosity, and optimism for the future are more than just fine words? As a Benefits Officer for Social Services (SoL) and Support and Service for People with Disabilities (LSS) at Härnösand Municipality, you are part of creating a society where more people can feel community, security, and hope for the future. Here, we work closely with residents, focusing on finding solutions that actually work in their lives.

You will become part of a department that combines independence in daily life with strong collegial support. We are a group with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy discussing complex cases, celebrating progress, and sharing knowledge. The leadership is engaged and present, and you will have good opportunities for both personal and professional development.

With us, you will work in a municipality in the midst of exciting societal transformation, where sustainability and welfare go hand in hand. We offer flexible working hours, hybrid work, wellness benefits, the possibility to exercise during work hours, holiday swapping, and access to health and benefits portals. In short – we want you to feel good at work and still have energy left when you go home.

Job Responsibilities

In the role of Benefits Officer for SoL/LSS, you work with public administration and make independent assessments of individuals' needs and rights. You play a key role in ensuring that people with various disabilities and other support needs receive the correct interventions according to current legislation. Your work is both legally sharp and humanly close, where you meet people in different life situations.

• Process cases according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Support and Service for Persons with Certain Disabilities (LSS)
• Investigate needs through conversations with users, relatives, and other professionals
• Make structured assessments and make decisions on interventions in a legally secure manner
• Document cases in our operational systems with high quality and accuracy
• Collaborate with internal and external actors to create holistic solutions around the individual
• Contribute to development work, routines, and working methods within the disability and mental health fields

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have an academic foundation and want to use your competence to make a real difference. You thrive when you can combine structure with empathy and believe it is natural to meet every person with respect, regardless of life situation. You have a clear sense of legal security and like to keep both paragraphs and documentation in order, while keeping the human being in focus.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent higher education assessed as relevant for work within social services
• 3 years of experience in public administration within social services or a similar field
• Good computer skills and confidence in working with various digital systems
• Deep understanding of and practical experience in applying SoL, LSS, and other relevant laws
• Ability to make independent assessments of needs and rights
• Valid driver's license (Category B)

Meritorious qualifications include:

• Experience working in the fields of mental health and disabilities
• Experience in municipal operations or work in a politically governed organization
• Experience in collaborative work with regions, healthcare providers, and other actors
• Participation in development projects or quality work within the welfare sector

As a person, you are:

• Secure, receptive, and clear in your communication, both verbally and in writing
• Structured and responsible, with the ability to keep timeframes and prioritize in a daily life with many cases
• Solution-oriented and curious, with a willingness to contribute to the whole and development in operations
• Non-hierarchical with good collaboration skills, happy to share your knowledge with others and easy to build trust with
• Stable even when there is a lot to do, with a sustainable approach to work and recovery

Other Information

We strive for everyone who works at Härnösand Municipality to thrive and feel good, both at and outside of work. We want to create a sustainable working life with balance between work and leisure. To give you the very best conditions for thriving here with us, we offer among other things wellness benefits and wellness hours. The position is a permanent employment with start date according to agreement. Individual salary setting applies.

Selection and interviews may take place continuously during the application period.

Contact Persons:

Lena Gradin
Unit Manager
0611-348154

Josefin Bilander
Benefits Officer
0611-348267

Union representatives can be reached via the municipality's switchboard at 0611-34 80 00.

Welcome with your application

You apply for the position via the municipality's digital application system, where you attach your CV and a short cover letter describing why you are interested in the role of Benefits Officer SoL/LSS and what you can contribute to us. If you have relevant certificates or diplomas, you are welcome to include them in your application.

To be considered for employment, you must be able to:

• Show a valid ID document
• Provide a copy of grades or diploma if needed
• Prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by showing a valid work permit
• Provide a valid driver's license if needed
• Provide a valid professional license if needed

Background Check

For some positions, you need to show an extract from the criminal record register before employment can become current. You can read more about which operations are covered on the Swedish Police Authority's website.

Security Check

For some positions, a security check is conducted according to security protection legislation. If you become current for such a position, you must:

• Undergo and pass the security check

For some positions, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement.

Application

To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application via this advertisement. We do not accept applications in any other way. If you have a protected identity, please contact the responsible recruiter.