Program Leader at Tidaholm Correctional Facility

Description:

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården) Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now seeking more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and prisoner transportation. Job Description As an important part of the work to prevent recidivism and work according to Kriminalvården's vision of "Better Out," extensive program activities are conducted for clients, with the majority in group programs. The treatment programs are manual-based and conducted with high quality and according to evidence-based practice principles. They are primarily based on cognitive behavioral therapy and social learning theory. Within the Tidaholm operational area, various programs are conducted that are aimed at clients whose criminal activity is linked to substance abuse and crime. The programs conducted within our operational area include Krimfokus, which is the facility's basic program. We also conduct individual programs such as Oto-Prism with a focus on crime/substance abuse, as well as the relationship violence program Predov. The comprehensive program offering means that you will simultaneously lead several different programs, primarily at the group level. The program leader's main responsibilities are to, together with correctional inspectors and other program leaders, plan, lead, develop, and follow up on program activities at Tidaholm Correctional Facility. Together with other staff, you are responsible for security and order matters during treatment work. Good cooperation with both other program leaders and facility staff is important. The position includes both leading programs and administrative tasks. Work with clients is based on a cognitive approach. As a program leader, you work with group treatment for a number of inmates with emphasis on group process, but also individually depending on which program the client will undergo. Qualifications We are looking for someone who has: Complete upper secondary education, preferably in behavioral science, social work, criminology, or social sciences, or alternatively other education combined with experience that Kriminalvården deems relevant Good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written It is also an advantage to have: Kriminalvården's Program Leader Training Other education with a treatment focus that Kriminalvården deems relevant Client-oriented work experience in social work Experience with treatment-oriented work Experience with client-oriented group work Good experience with established treatment methods, with a focus on CBT Language skills in addition to Swedish Other Information Kriminalvården has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. Answers to the selection questions and your CV form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To become eligible for employment within Kriminalvården, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and you must comply with applicable laws. This means you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to Kriminalvården's operations. Certain positions are classified as security-classified, and a security vetting with criminal record check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-classified positions, Swedish citizenship is required. Kriminalvården welcomes applicants with different backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security vetting here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war placement at Kriminalvården. Read more about war placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting is applied. Probationary employment may be applied. Kriminalvården strives for equal gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click on the application link in the notice. Questions about how to apply and submit your CV should be directed to Varbi. Questions about specific positions will be answered by the contact person specified in the notice. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sales representatives of recruitment advertisements. Kriminalvården has established procurement agreements.About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalvården) Kriminalvården is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now seeking more employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and prisoner transportation. Job Description As an important part of the work to prevent recidivism and work according to Kriminalvården's vision of "Better Out," extensive…

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Tidaholm

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Skogsholmsvägen

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17. 7. 2026

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5. 8. 2026

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