Authority Case Manager for Children and Youth in Individual and Family Services

Tibro kommun · Full-time

Tibro, Sweden

Are you a social worker and want to be part of developing the social services of the future into an organization with preventive interventions of high quality? Then this might be the next step for you. Read more and apply today! Tibro Municipality seeks an authority case manager for our team at the authority unit, who wants to contribute with their experience and knowledge in work with children and youth. The Social Administration has for some time developed stronger collaboration for children and youth with, among others, schools, police and leisure activities. In collaboration with the Children and Education Administration, there is a school social work team to offer early interventions. Tibro is a west Swedish municipality with just over 11,000 residents characterized by commitment and collaboration. Here there is a broad business sector with unique expertise in furniture, interior design and logistics, and a rich association life with many outstanding athletes. Here there is a co-creation culture and a spirit of cooperation that stands out. Tibro Municipality, which is Tibro's largest employer, works purposefully with development and offers residents a highly appreciated municipal service. With the keywords together, sustainable and close, we strive to shape a sustainable society socially, economically and climatically. With commitment, care, collaboration and action, we solve the challenges of the future – and create added value together! 2 position(s). WORK TASKS Our target group is children and youth and their families who need support under applicable legislation. The work includes meetings with children/youth and guardians, as well as collaboration with health care, schools and other authorities. We actively work with sustainable solutions with our families with internal and external collaboration partners. The work consists of investigating, assessing and deciding as well as following up measures according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Care of Young People (LVU). Each case manager has responsibility for their own cases and has close support from their coordinator. You will be part of a team led by a coordinator and consisting of five authority case managers with investigation responsibility, a child secretary and a foster care secretary. Within the unit there are system administrators who provide support in our operations system Lifecare. We offer internal and external supervision regularly. We are now making a major initiative to work with AI as documentation support linked to our operations system, which we implemented in the spring. A varied job with good opportunities for competence development. We offer the opportunity to exchange vacation time and have flexible working hour agreements. QUALIFICATIONS We seek you who have a degree as a social worker. The position as authority case manager requires good knowledge of applicable legislation and application within the social services field (SoL), the Act on Care of Young People (LVU). You express yourself well in speech and writing, have good knowledge of the legislation and can work independently within the framework of authority practice. It is meritorious if you have previous experience of case handling within the social services authority practice, as well as knowledge and experience of working with BBIC (Children's Needs in Focus) and Lifecare. As a case manager, you see solutions and contribute with positive energy in a fast-paced and complex profession. In the work as an authority case manager, you should be confident in your professional role and be able to meet people in need of social services support and assistance in a clear and trustworthy manner. This job suits you who are humble, empathetic and clear in your working approach. You find it easy to collaborate with both colleagues and the organization's collaboration partners. You want to make a difference for children and their families, you believe in every individual's opportunity for change and see the family network as a positive driving force. You have a good ability to build trust, listen and adapt to new people and situations, and are good at organizing and planning to independently drive your work forward. We place great importance on personal qualities. B driver's license for manual transmission is a requirement. Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Start date: According to agreement. Selection and interviews will take place continuously during the application period, so do not delay in submitting your application. Prior to employment, an extract from the criminal record register must be presented as well as documentation proving that you are allowed to work on the Swedish labor market. For example, a certificate of citizenship in Sweden/EU/EEA (such as a passport), a certificate of residence permit or a certificate of work permit to work in Sweden. In Tibro Municipality, we apply individual and differentiated salary setting. Salary setting is based on a comprehensive assessment of the requirements and responsibilities of the assignment, educational background, relevant experience, personal suitability, and current salary levels for corresponding or equivalent positions and prevailing market conditions. Questions about salary levels and salary structure for the position will be answered in connection with the interview. Tibro Municipality has chosen a recruitment channel and therefore kindly but firmly declines to be contacted by recruitment companies.