Social Worker

Ogres novada Sociālais dienests

LATVIJA, Poruka iela 1, Ogre, Ogres nov., Ogres nov., Latvia

We invite you to join the team of the Ogre District Social Service (reg. No. 40900038608) if you are open to new experience and knowledge! Position offered - Social Worker at the Ogre District Social Service structural units: Group Housing Service/Respite Care Service for individuals with intellectual disabilities Main job duties: conduct assessment of clients' social functioning abilities; develop individual social rehabilitation plans for clients; create and coordinate a network of available resources (social services and other types of support needed by clients); assist clients in solving emerging daily difficulties; cooperate with other professionals and institutions in addressing matters related to solving clients' problems; advocate for and protect clients' interests and rights (as needed); accompany and represent clients in various institutions. Requirements for candidates: Second level professional higher education in social work or charitable social work; desired experience in social work; ability to work with the Social Assistance Administration application SOPA and MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet; good communication, empathy, and listening skills, ability to make decisions quickly and independently in non-standard situations, ability to work creatively; ability to work in a team; excellent knowledge of Latvian language; good skills in working with office equipment. We offer: interesting and responsible work in a Ogre District Municipal Institution; responsive, friendly, professional team; work location: Poruka Street 1, Ogre, Ogre District; social guarantees – benefits, bonuses, additional leave, health insurance, partial compensation for the purchase of medical optical vision correction devices as stipulated in external and internal regulatory acts; professional development; gross salary of 1420,00 euro per month for normal working hours. The position is classified at 43.family, 43.1.subfamily VA level, 9.monthly salary group.