Case Handler and Administrator at the Chief Guardian Unit

Gällivare kommun · Full-time

Gällivare, Sweden

Organization Description Do you want to work with legal security and social benefit? The Chief Guardian Unit is now seeking two employees for our organization. These positions are part of our continued development and strengthening of operations. Depending on the applicant's experience and qualifications, the positions may be filled as case handler or as administrator/registrar with elements of case handling. The Chief Guardian Unit is responsible for oversight of guardians, administrators, and conservators. Our mission is to protect the rights of individuals who cannot safeguard their own legal and financial interests. We are part of Lappland Chief Guardian Board, a joint board for Gällivare, Jokkmokk, and Pajala municipalities. The position represents an expansion of our operations and has been created as part of our long-term development work. By strengthening our operations, we create better conditions for developing our working methods and ensuring high quality in fulfilling our mandate. Job Responsibilities Job responsibilities will be adapted based on the position's focus and the applicant's experience. As a case handler, you will work with: Review of annual accounts, final accounts, and reports. Handling of matters according to the Parental Code and other relevant legislation. Investigations and statements to the board and courts. Recruitment and training of guardians and administrators. Information and advice to representatives, relatives, and authorities. Cooperation with municipalities, courts, and other authorities. As an administrator/registrar, you will work with: Registration and filing of incoming documents. Administrative handling of matters and documents. Support to case handlers and unit manager. Contact with the public, representatives, and authorities. Archive and document management. Responsibility for ongoing updates of information on the organization's website. Development, updating, and quality assurance of templates, forms, and other information materials. Handling of simpler matters may occur. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is thorough, takes responsibility, and has good judgment. You enjoy working in a structured manner, have good collaboration skills, and can drive your work independently at the same time. For the case handler position, we would like you to have: University degree in law, social sciences, economics, or other relevant field. Experience in public administration or qualified case handling. For the administrator/registrar position, we would like you to have: Education in administration, records management, or other relevant field. Experience in filing, document management, or other public administration. For both positions, it is important that you: Have excellent ability to express yourself in speech and writing in Swedish. Have good digital competence. Can meet people professionally, respectfully, and with a service orientation. Have an aptitude for understanding regulations and procedures. Experience from public sector and knowledge of relevant legislation is meritorious. Great weight will be placed on personal suitability. Within the framework of the national minority language law, Gällivare municipality is the administrative municipality for Sámi, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is meritorious when applying for employment at Gällivare municipality. Other Information We would like your application to include a CV. Upon request, original documents are submitted. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. Gällivare municipality offers you: Wellness benefit in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret Wellness hour Access to the workplace's wellness allowance Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality Recreation Association) The possibility to exchange vacation days for time off Working Time/Duration Full-time, permanent employment. Trial employment may be applied. Flexible agreement. Salary Monthly salary. We apply individual salary setting – please indicate your salary expectations. Start Date/Application Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement. Application deadline: 2025-10-04 Information Unit Manager Malin Olofsson, tel: 0970-818 295 [email protected] Trade Union Representatives Vision We welcome your application