Vacant job

Ref: 20261666

Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to utilize the full range of skills you have accumulated over the years? With us, you will enjoy a workday characterized by great variety, both in tasks and in the operations and people you encounter. This is a challenging yet rewarding and educational position where you have the opportunity to contribute your full competence.

Job Responsibilities

Social Emergency Services handles urgent cases across all areas of social services, including reports of concern regarding children, youth, and adults, cases involving domestic violence, the Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act (LVU), the Care of Abusers of Substances Act (LVM), and urgent decisions regarding housing and financial assistance. The service supports both the City of Malmö and Burlöv Municipality and is part of Malmö City's crisis support organization.

A broad range of social issues are addressed in Social Emergency Services, making the work varied and the pace unpredictable. You work independently with a high degree of delegation alongside your colleagues, and no assessment is made alone. Together, you work to continuously develop the operations, including through method development and collaboration internally and externally. The duties also include telephone counseling.

Social Emergency Services also serves as the first eyes on the scene in crisis situations. As needed, Social Emergency Services provides operational support to Malmö City's central crisis management and initiates crisis support for the residents of Malmö.

On weekdays, Social Emergency Services is open between 16:00 and 08:00. On weekends and public holidays, it is open 24/7. Working hours are scheduled according to a roster during all these times.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who meet the following requirements for the position:

• University degree in Social Work (180 ECTS / 210 Swedish credits)
• At least 5 years of experience in authority-based work within social services, preferably in the area of Children and Youth
• Good knowledge of legislation regarding LVU, LVM, and the Social Services Act (SoL) and the ability to apply it in practice.
• Experience with BBIC (Barns Behov i Centrum)
• Very good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written
• Good computer skills
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission

It is meritorious if you have previously worked according to "Signs of Safety," have training and experience in Motivational Interviewing (MI), and further education in the area of children and youth (such as attachment theory, ADHD, etc.). Experience working in Procapita and/or Lifecare will facilitate your work. Further merit is given to those who have worked in crisis operations or have other experience in meeting people in crisis.

We are looking for you who are sensitive, respectful, and direct, and who believe in the citizen's own abilities and focus on opportunities in the meeting with an individual. You who apply are passionate about providing good treatment and excellent service to citizens and collaboration partners. You are a secure and stable person who maintains calm and focus even in more stressful situations. You see yourself as a fearless and careful decision-maker who can analyze when necessary and keep a cool head when the situation demands it. In addition to the above, we place great emphasis on your ability to collaborate, flexibility, and initiative.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

About the Workplace

14 employees work in Social Emergency Services on a rolling 16-week schedule that includes day shifts, evening shifts, and night shifts, both on weekdays and weekends.

At Sweden's largest labor market and social administration, 2,500 employees work every day to strengthen the lives of Malmö residents. Together with the residents of Malmö, we want to increase opportunities for self-sufficiency, reduce homelessness, contribute to good upbringing conditions for children and youth, and ensure that newly arrived immigrants have good prerequisites. It is important and rewarding work, but far from simple. Apply to work with us, and you will make a difference.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

Read about the City of Malmö as an employer here http://www.malmo.se/jobb (http://www.malmo.se/jobb)

Information about the position

Employment type and positions: 2 permanent positions, possibly also 1 temporary position

Scope: Full-time

Start date: Nov 1 or by agreement

Other

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

Before employment is offered, you need to present a degree certificate from the social work program, ID document (passport or national ID card), and an extract from the criminal record.

The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the residents of Malmö.