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Do you want to make a concrete difference for children and young people – and have fun at the same time? As a field worker at the Individual and Family Treatment Unit, you will become an important part of Härnösand's journey towards a safe, inclusive, and hopeful society. Together with engaged colleagues, you will be there for young people where they are – on youth clubs, in school environments, and out in the community – building relationships that make a difference, both here and now and in the long term.

The Individual and Family Treatment Unit is part of the social services' work with children, young people, and families. Here you will meet social workers, social pedagogues, therapists, and other professionals who work closely together with both preventive and supportive measures. We are curious, solution-oriented, and like to try new ways to reach young people. You will have significant personal responsibility, while also having a stable team and supportive leadership behind you.

Härnösand Municipality is in the midst of an exciting social transformation, where sustainability, community, and faith in the future are in focus. We are the municipality's largest employer and offer a broad working environment with good development opportunities, benefits such as a wellness allowance and the possibility to exercise during working hours, as well as flexible working methods that make it easier to balance everyday life.

Responsibilities

In the role of field worker, you work outreach and preventive with young people in Härnösand. You move where young people are, create safe contacts, and are an adult who listens, supports, and sometimes challenges – in a respectful way. The work takes place both during the day and in the evening, and you collaborate closely with both colleagues and other actors in the municipality.

• Build and maintain relationships with young people in different environments, both individually and in groups.
• Work outreach and preventively to early identify needs for support and create safer living situations.
• Collaborate with schools, leisure activities, social services, and other actors regarding young people at risk.
• Plan, implement, and follow up on activities and measures that promote participation, community, and health.
• Document your work and contribute materials for assessments, follow-ups, and further development of the operations.
• Participate actively in team meetings, collaboration forums, and development work within the unit.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a post-secondary education in, for example, social work, behavioral science, social pedagogy, leisure pedagogy, or other relevant education for social work. You have experience in meeting children and young people in different life situations and are confident in talking about both fun and difficult things. You enjoy being out in the field, taking initiative, and following up on your work in a structured manner.

• Post-secondary education in social work, behavioral science, social pedagogy, leisure pedagogy, or equivalent relevant area.
• 3 years of experience in preventive and outreach work with young people.
• Experience in social work within the child and family area.
• Knowledge of children's and young people's development and living conditions.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish.
• Basic digital competence and experience working in documentation and planning systems.

Meritorious is if you have worked in or close to social services, or in voluntary activities and leisure activities for young people. Perhaps you have experience from school environments or club life, or are used to driving projects and activities together with young people. Most importantly, you are passionate about creating positive contexts where young people can grow.

• Experience of work within municipal social services or similar operations.
• Experience of leisure activities, club life, or youth organizations.
• Experience of collaboration work between different professions and operations.
• Experience of planning and leading groups or activities for young people.
• Experience of working in a politically governed organization.

As a person, you are calm, secure, and clear, even when things are blowing a bit extra around you. You like to build trust, are good at listening, and have an easy time connecting with young people from different backgrounds. You enjoy working independently out in the field but also appreciate being part of a team where you share experiences and support each other.

Other Information

This position is located in Härnösand, with the Individual and Family Treatment Unit as your main workplace. You are part of a team where you support each other, share knowledge, and develop working methods together. With us, there are good opportunities for both personal and professional development, networking, and work where you contribute every day to high-quality welfare and a safer Härnösand. We offer among other things a wellness allowance, the possibility to exercise during working hours, flexible working hours, and the possibility of hybrid work where the operations allow.

Scope: Full-time
Salary: Individual salary setting
Start date: By agreement

How to Apply

You submit your application via Härnösand Municipality's digital application system where you attach a CV and a short cover letter explaining why you want to work as a field worker with us and what you specifically want to contribute. You are also welcome to include relevant certificates or diplomas. We handle applications on a rolling basis, which means that we continuously review incoming applications and invite to interviews during the application period.

To be considered for employment, you must be able to at the interview:

• Show a valid ID document
• If necessary, present a copy of grades or diploma
• Prove that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting a valid work permit
• If necessary, present a valid driver's license
• If necessary, present a valid professional license

Register Check

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

Security Clearance

For some positions, a security clearance is carried out according to security protection legislation. If you become relevant for such a position, you must:

• Undergo and pass security clearance

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.