Social Worker in Functional Support and Care

To the benefits unit/support and care unit, we are seeking two social workers. As a social worker, you have a health-promoting approach, a holistic perspective, and base your work on the individual's needs. You work with statutory authority according to LSS (Act on Services for Certain Persons with Disabilities) and SoL (Social Services Act). The work group values a good work environment and has strong camaraderie where everyone helps one another. Our unit is a team of 14 people with the ambition to continuously develop and improve. As a case handler with us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to development work where each employee's unique competence is valued. You will join a group with high expertise and extensive experience where there is good morale and camaraderie, and where collaboration is seen as key to achieving good results. Härjedalen Municipality is large in area, and you must be able to travel during work hours. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement. Duties Receive applications from individuals, conduct investigations, make decisions, and maintain documentation. Maintain contact with individuals through home visits, phone calls, and collaborate with LSS providers and housing support, home services, inpatient care, and other staff and relatives. Work independently but also in close cooperation with colleagues, other professionals, and activities both internally and externally. Our focus is on conducting good social work where current legislation and regulations guide the work. We conduct investigations according to the IBIC model, Individual Needs in Focus. Requirements Required: Sociology degree/Social Care Program or other education deemed equivalent by the employer. Previous experience with statutory authority according to the Social Services Act/LSS. Category B driver's license. A significant part of the work involves documentation, so you need to be able to express yourself well in writing, be well-versed in Swedish, and be accustomed to using a computer as a work tool. Meritorious: Experience with the IT system Viva. Experience conducting investigations according to IBIC (Individual Needs in Focus). Härjedalen Municipality is part of the Sami administrative area. If, in addition to our other competence requirements, you also speak Sami, Härjedalen, and/or Jämtland, that is a plus. Personal Qualities You have an interest in working with people in situations where life is changing and where you become a link to ensuring the person receives the right help. You have a professional approach, treat everyone with respect, and are a stable person who can remain calm in difficult situations. You are independent, have the ability to take your own initiative, and can plan and structure your workday, while also being flexible and able to collaborate with many different people to solve problems that arise. You have a solution-oriented, empathetic, and positive approach and want to contribute to a good work environment and development of the activity. We Offer Flexible working hours. Wellness benefits during work time and wellness allowance. Participation in the development of the activity. Interesting and varied work. If you thrive with varied, interesting, and stimulating tasks that require the ability to combine knowledge with understanding of the whole, then this position is for you! Contact Information Anneli Halvardsson, Unit Manager, 0680 - 163 44, [email protected] Angela Myhr, Union Representative SSR, 0684 - 168 38, [email protected] Anneli Stenberg, Union Representative Vision, 0680 - 162 77, [email protected] Workplace Sveg Important Information: Employer: Härjedalens kommun Ref.nr: 5171358215 Position Extent: 100% Permanent employment with possible probation period Application Deadline: 2026-09-25

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