Employment Consultant - Temporary Position

Perstorps kommun · Full-time

http://www.perstorp.se/, Perstorp, Sweden

We are looking for you to be part of our journey toward a better everyday life, a stronger future, and improved quality of life for the residents of Perstorp. With us, you'll find a workplace where joy in work, engagement, and development are an integral part of daily life. We believe in thinking innovatively, working smartly, and continuously improving together. Perstorp Municipality is located in the heart of northern Scania, in the heart of the dynamic Öresund region—one of Sweden's most expansive areas. Here, the closeness and security of a small town combine with proximity to both natural experiences and larger cities. The municipality has approximately 7,300 residents and around 560 employees who together drive development forward. We are proud of our strong business community and our focus on public health, sustainability, and quality of life. Here, there are excellent opportunities to make an impact, develop, and make a difference every day. Job Description The primary mission of the Employment Unit is to actively work to make more residents self-sufficient while helping local companies find the right competence. Through coordinated efforts, residents without employment are supported in strengthening their position in the job market, and ultimately become self-supporting through work or studies. The Employment Unit (AME) offers various employment initiatives such as internships, individual counseling, group counseling, and matching with public as well as private employers. Collaboration is of paramount importance for the operation. In particular with other municipal activities but also with the Employment Agency, the Social Insurance Agency, healthcare, and the 11 municipalities within the Helsingborg Family network. Projects are also conducted through FINSAM NNV Scania. Job Responsibilities We are now seeking two employment consultants for our team with primary focus on group and individual counseling. The positions encompass all work within the operation with the aim of mapping and investigating the individual's conditions for work, and through counseling and coordination of measures, supporting the individual toward sustainable integration into the job market. A major focus is on work with clients referred from social services who receive subsistence support. As an employee of the Employment Unit, you will be part of a team where, through engagement, service, and professional conduct, we work together to achieve our operational goals. Our operation is based on trust, respect, and understanding for one another and a positive spirit. The work includes, among other things: In collaboration with others, investigate, plan, coordinate, and implement various types of employment initiatives. Motivate, guide, and support clients in strengthening their position in the job market, with the ultimate goal of becoming self-supporting. High demands for documentation and follow-up, as well as quality responsibility throughout the process. Collaboration with internal, external, and/or referring parties regarding mutual clients. Contact with employers to assist in the recruitment process and meet the skills needs that exist through matching with participants. You will be involved in the development of the operation and have the opportunity to influence processes. Qualifications We are looking for you with appropriate higher education or other qualifications/experience that the employer deems equivalent and relevant for the position. You have at least two years of relevant work experience and also experience in relationship-building work with the aim of developing and maintaining good relationships with various collaborative partners. Personal Qualities To succeed in this role, you need to possess the following characteristics/abilities: Responsiveness and communication skills in meetings with clients to create and maintain a good and professional relationship. Good collaboration skills, where respect, trust, and humility are of paramount importance. Administrative ability and computer proficiency, based on high demands for documentation in operational systems and extensive digital communication in the current situation. Initiative to start activities, achieve results, and also complete what has been started. Good ability to express yourself in Swedish in speech and writing. Other language skills are meritorious but not required. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability. This position is a temporary appointment for 1 year. In connection with the recruitment, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and publishing platforms, so we kindly ask you to refrain from contacting us with sales inquiries regarding this matter.