Network Coordinator

2 position(s). Do you want to work on strengthening protection around children by mobilizing both private and professional networks? We are now looking for an engaged and structured network coordinator who wants to contribute to coordinated and sustainable support measures for children in need of support and protection. What we offer you The Social Services Department offers meaningful work where you have the opportunity to make a difference for children and families by developing collaboration and sustainable support measures. You will be part of an engaged work team at Open Care for Children and Adults and will receive support in your professional role through supervision and professional development. With us you also get: Reduced working hours (36 hours/week), wellness benefits, proximity to management and support in daily work, high degree of independence, remote work if the operation allows. The Assignment As a network coordinator, you are responsible for mobilizing and coordinating the network around the child in order to strengthen protection, increase participation, and create long-term support structures. You map and engage both the child's private network - such as family, relatives, and other close contacts - as well as professional actors such as social services, school, healthcare, and civil society. The assignment includes planning, convening, and leading structured network meetings where the child is at the center, as well as enabling dialogue and joint planning based on the child's needs. You will work in a team of four network coordinators and usually work in pairs on cases. This approach contributes to quality, safety, and continuity in processes and creates good conditions for reflection and shared learning. You work towards consensus on goals and measures, clarify responsibility distribution, and support the network in taking joint responsibility for the child's safety and development. You follow up on agreements, contribute to continuity in the work, and ensure the child's and guardian's participation according to age, maturity, and circumstances. The work also includes documentation and feedback according to current procedures and legislation. Qualifications To succeed in the role, we see that you are secure, structured, and relationship-building. You have a good ability to create trust, engagement, and momentum in complex processes and work solution-focused with the child at the center. You are communicative, receptive, and have the ability to balance different perspectives in collaboration. We are therefore looking for you who have: Requirements - A degree in social work or other relevant university education in social work or behavioral science, - experience working with children and families in complex life situations, - good knowledge of relevant legislation (SoL, LVU, OSL, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child), - experience of collaboration between different actors within social work. Meritorious - Training in process leadership or network training, - experience of network work, for example according to Signs of Safety or similar methods, - training in conversation methods such as MI (Motivational Interviewing). We are looking for you with the competence to contribute to our operations regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity, religion or other beliefs, sexual orientation, or disability. Norrtälje Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we look favorably upon if you are Finnish-speaking or if you speak any of the minority languages or another language. What some of our employees say "As a network coordinator, I get to be present when people find new ways forward together. Every meeting is unique and the processes that start when people gather are invaluable." – Sophie, Network Coordinator Type of employment, scope, and start date Type of employment: Permanent position Scope: Full-time Start date: 2026-09-31 or by agreement We interview on a rolling basis – so don't delay your application! For this role, the starting salary is normally between 38,000-42,000 kr depending on experience and competence. With permanent employment, a probationary period may be applied. We interview on a rolling basis – so don't delay your application! About Us We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where proximity to magnificent nature and big-city pulse are within reach. Here we are just over 3,400 employees who every day work to ensure that our just over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and thriving society. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy as we together develop Norrtälje Municipality. Read more about our core values The Resident First - Equal Worth for All - High Expectations (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/kommun-och-politik/organisation-och-styrning/norrtalje-kommuns-vardegrund/) and our vision We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/kommun-och-politik/organisation-och-styrning/var-vision/). More about Norrtälje Municipality as an employer can be read here: Our Offering (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/jobb-och-foretag/jobba-hos-oss/vart-erbjudande/) here you will also find information about salary setting, collective agreements, etc. Get to know some of our employees: Meet Our Employees (https://www.norrtalje.se/info/jobb-och-foretag/jobba-hos-oss/mot-en-medarbetare/) Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent.

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