Benefits Administrator for the Authority Unit

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The Authority Unit at the Care and Services Administration is now recruiting a benefits administrator to join our teams handling cases for the municipality's elderly citizens according to the Social Services Act. You will work with cases concerning home care services and various housing arrangements. Your new role The Authority Unit is a developing unit with an ambition and commitment to improve our work methods and procedures. If you are a person who is positive about development and enjoys trying new ways of working, you might be who we're looking for. We are a team with strong cohesion among colleagues and collegial support is a natural part of our daily work. There is genuine care for the people we serve; our citizens, where we strive to give our elderly citizens better conditions for health and wellbeing. Your new workplace is located in the newly renovated facilities of the Care and Services Administration at Sollidenvägen 64B, where we work in a special security zone with an activity-based working approach. The office contributes to the possibility of a social work environment. There is an opportunity to work alone when handling phone calls, for example. The possibility to work from home exists up to two full days per week. We have annual working hours and work hours are office hours, Monday to Friday. The position is full-time with a planned start in the fall or by agreement. Organization The Authority Unit is responsible for the social services' exercise of authority regarding support measures for the elderly and for persons with disabilities. The unit consists of benefits administrators, LSS administrators, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, administrators, business development specialist and managers. The unit's administrators are divided into three different teams. Two teams working with the elderly target group and one team working with LSS and social psychiatry. The work includes travel with our electric cars within the municipality and therefore you need to have a class B driver's license. Your responsibilities Our work area and main responsibilities are to: Investigate, assess and make decisions according to the Social Services Act regarding home care and other support measures, primarily directed at our elderly citizens. Be a supporting function for those we serve and for their next of kin. Provide service and information. Maintain contacts and cooperation with all providers of the Care and Services Committee. We document in the VIVA business system. Qualifications Requirements Degree from a social work program or social care program Class B driver's license Meritorious Experience working with authority exercises Work experience from elderly care Who are we looking for? In the role of benefits administrator, it is important that you are calm and stable. When stressful situations arise, you act in a controlled manner and focus on the right things. You are good at structuring your work and have clear communication both verbally and in writing. In meetings with other people, you speak clearly and articulately and listen carefully to what others have to say in an empathetic way. It is a prerequisite that you have an interest, a desire and a drive to help other people. You are good at collaborating with others in a responsive and flexible way and you find it easy to create new contacts and maintain relationships. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. A trial employment may be applied depending on your previous experience. Welcome to submit your application! How the recruitment process works Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to enclose a CV and a cover letter in your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to supplement this if an interview becomes relevant. Östersunds Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before posting this announcement and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives. What do we offer? Östersunds Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Care and Services Administration Within the Care and Services Administration, we apply optional employment levels for permanent employees. This means that as an employee you have the right to work up to full-time within other operations in your sector. This gives you a chance for variation, new experiences and a broader network. We value creating a flexible work environment where your wishes and the organization's needs are met. Working with heart for us at the Care and Services Administration means you contribute to creating simpler, richer and safer lives for the residents of Östersund. We work with people of all ages and strive to always make a difference in everyday life. It is important. Really.The Authority Unit at the Care and Services Administration is now recruiting a benefits administrator to join our teams handling cases for the municipality's elderly citizens according to the Social Services Act. You will work with cases concerning home care services and various housing arrangements. Your new role The Authority Unit is a developing unit with an ambition and commitment to improve our work methods and procedures. If you are a person who is positive about development and enjoys trying new ways of working, you might be who we're looking for. We are a team with strong cohesion…

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job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Östersund

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63.18228806441, 14.674663035607copyopen in

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Published

15. 7. 2026

Edited

23. 7. 2026

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