Specialist in Social Services

Join our team! Valmieras Municipality (hereinafter – Municipality) invites applications for a Specialist position in the field of social services in the Social Services Department of the Social Affairs Administration (permanent position). If you have a desire to: • Provide and administer social services to all groups of residents; • Administer state-funded services; • Work in a team with colleagues – social workers and service providers; and if you have: • At least first-level higher education; • Ability to apply regulatory acts governing the provision of social services and social assistance; • Ability to prepare letters, decisions, and contracts; • State language proficiency in accordance with the requirements of the State Language Law; • Competencies: good communication, empathy, and listening skills; ability to work in a team; • Category B driver's license; • Advantages for candidates with knowledge and experience in document management; we offer: • Dynamic, interesting, and responsible work and opportunities to implement ideas in a development-oriented Municipality; • Base salary during probation period 1052 EUR before tax, after probation period 1105 EUR before tax; • Opportunity to receive vacation allowance for work-life balance and performance bonuses; • Employer co-financed health insurance after probation period ends, as well as other social guarantees/benefits in accordance with work results and regulatory requirements; • Professional development and growth opportunities in a team of knowledgeable and responsive colleagues. Please submit your professional activity description (CV), cover letter, and copy of educational documents electronically to [email protected], or in person at the Valmieras Municipality Document Management and Customer Service Center, address: Lāčplēša iela 2, Valmiera, Valmieras Municipality, with the note "Specialist in Social Services vacancy" by September 4, 2026. Phone for additional information: 29372138. We inform you that personal data provided in the application documents will be processed to ensure the proper conduct of this selection competition in accordance with the requirements of personal data protection regulations.

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