Employment Counselor in Strömsund

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Are you ready to make a difference and help get Sweden working? We're looking for someone who wants to support individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking workforce. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and developing environment with benefits such as flexible hours and wellness allowance. Together, we'll get Sweden working. Do you want to be one of us? Our workplace Our main mission is to equip, match, and support job seekers on their path to work and/or studies, and assist employers in finding workforce, thereby contributing to skills supply and a functioning labor market. Our mission also includes conducting work-oriented rehabilitation through assessment, rehabilitation, or work-preparation measures. The unit is divided into several sections that all share responsibility for ensuring the unit's ability to achieve set goals and expected results. We have offices in three locations: Strömsund, Sveg, and Östersund, but work with job seekers from across the county. Job Description As an Employment Counselor, you are an enabler and expert, a bridge between talent and need. You focus on job seekers and employers and make a difference every day. Through conversations, you map out competencies, support needs, and propose concrete measures. This may include guidance, training initiatives, or development of job search strategies. You stay updated on the labor market and employers' recruitment needs. A central part of the work is to inform and communicate about the Swedish Public Employment Service's mission, services, and rights and obligations. You work professionally with government authority. You can handle both positive and negative news in a respectful manner. You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and can explain regulations and adapt your language to the situation. To succeed in the role, we see that you thrive with: - Being a confident communicator who enjoys meeting people - Easily navigating complex regulations and IT systems - Interpreting and applying laws and regulations - Documenting information in a legally secure and structured way - Working to achieve set goals Your employment will begin with an introduction where you'll be well equipped with the necessary skills to handle your upcoming tasks as a civil servant. If you're ready to make a difference in this important societal mission, then the Swedish Public Employment Service is the place for you! Our Offer The position is a permanent full-time employment that may begin with a six-month trial period. The work location is in Strömsund. We offer you the opportunity to work at a workplace where we value balance between work and personal life. You'll have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the possibility to work remotely part of your time when operations allow. We also provide wellness activities during work time and a favorable wellness allowance. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to skills development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society. More about working with us We apply individual and differentiated salary setting according to central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T. Basic Requirements for the Position University/college education of at least 180 credit points (120 points according to the previous system) Alternatively You have been employed as an employment counselor at the Swedish Public Employment Service and are assessed to have good prospects of meeting today's requirements for employment counselors And - At least 2 years of work experience, totaling at least 50 percent employment over a combined 2 years - Good knowledge of Swedish, meaning good ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and high reading comprehension - Category B driver's license Additional Merits for the Position - Experience working with meeting and supporting individuals through physical meetings, phone, and digital channels - Work experience in interpreting and applying regulations - Experience of and knowledge about different types of work barriers (such as disabilities, substance abuse and social law issues) The state values guide us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening confidence in our agency. More about the state values The state values guide us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening confidence in our agency. As a member of the team at the Swedish Public Employment Service, you are expected to be: - Responsible – take responsibility for your work, collaborate, and contribute to a good work environment. - Action-oriented – take initiative, contribute to improvements, and handle changes. - Results-focused – plan, follow up, and contribute to operational benefit and results. Application Does this sound like a position for you? Submit your application by August 23, 2026. Attach your CV where you specify year, month, and job duties for each position, as well as documentation proving your education and work experience requirements in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully, so we get a clear picture of your experience. If requested information is not provided, you risk being excluded from the selection. You do not need to submit a personal letter. During the recruitment process, selection tests may occur. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. More about our recruitment process. If you have protected personal information, contact the recruitment partner listed in the advertisement.Are you ready to make a difference and help get Sweden working? We're looking for someone who wants to support individuals seeking jobs and employers seeking workforce. With us, you'll have the opportunity to work in a stimulating and developing environment with benefits such as flexible hours and wellness allowance. Together, we'll get Sweden working. Do you want to be one of us? Our workplace Our main mission is to equip, match, and support job seekers on their path to work and/or studies, and assist employers in finding workforce, thereby contributing to skills supply and a functioning…

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Strömsund

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Strömsund

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63.85366, 15.5568695copyopen in

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29. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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