Social Worker for the Dependency Group at EVE

Description:

The Individual and Family Operations unit works every day to improve the daily lives of Örnsköldsvik residents. We are responsible for the social services authority's duties for children and adults in need of support and protection. Around our case managers, there are also managers, case supervisors, administrators, activity developers, and other support functions where we work together to provide our residents with the right support at the right time. We are seeking a Social Worker for the dependency group at the Adult and Unaccompanied Young People unit (EVE), a temporary position from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 on a full-time basis. We welcome your application! Job Responsibilities The duties include investigating clients' support needs and supporting and motivating them toward change. The work involves making decisions about interventions with a motivating and supportive approach, and following up on these. Collaboration occurs with, among others, open care, the Police, the Probation Service, the Public Employment Service, and the Region. We strive to support and motivate our clients toward change to the greatest extent possible, as we see participation as an important prerequisite for sustainable change work. When deemed necessary, the investigation is conducted with the support of LVM (Act on Care of Substance Abusers in Certain Cases) with the aim of breaking life-threatening substance abuse and motivating the client toward voluntary treatment. What You Get - An introduction tailored to your prerequisites and prior knowledge - Internal supervision to learn from each other and receive support in your work - External supervision to develop within the profession - Individual supervision during the initial period to help you grow into your new professional role, feel secure, and ensure high quality and legal certainty - A mentor within the group who is nearby, supports you in practical work, and becomes a colleague to reflect with Within the unit, we focus on work environment, health, and well-being through various social activities throughout the year. We offer one fitness hour per week, a wellness allowance of 3000kr, flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote work 1-2 days per week. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is trained as a social worker with an approved degree. It is important that you have a genuine interest in the target group, strong belief that all people can change, and patience, as the path to change is rarely easy. Meritorious: - Experience with authority duties and case management within social services - Training in/experience with Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Training in/experience with the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) assessment tool (Harmful Use and Dependence) Beyond formal competencies, we will place great weight on personal suitability. A driver's license with category B authorization is a requirement. Interviews will be conducted continuously during the application period. Please attach a CV and cover letter with your application. Get Inspired by Living, Life, and Working in Örnsköldsvik The Welfare Administration employs approximately 2,500 employees. The administration is governed by the Welfare Committee based on the administration's mission—"Together we facilitate people's opportunity to live a meaningful life"—and we work to achieve the municipality's vision: We build the best together. During the interview, we will conduct identity verification and check citizenship. Approved documents are passport, international ID card, driver's license + personal certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency, or other ID documents that verify citizenship. For some positions, a certificate from the police's suspicion and criminal record register is required. We welcome language skills in Finnish and/or one of the Sami varieties, as Örnsköldsvik Municipality is part of both the Finnish and Sami administrative areas. In our municipality, a number of positions are classified in the security class, so security vetting may be conducted. These positions may require Swedish citizenship.The Individual and Family Operations unit works every day to improve the daily lives of Örnsköldsvik residents. We are responsible for the social services authority's duties for children and adults in need of support and protection. Around our case managers, there are also managers, case supervisors, administrators, activity developers, and other support functions where we work together to provide our residents with the right support at the right time. We are seeking a Social Worker for the dependency group at the Adult and Unaccompanied Young People unit (EVE), a temporary position from…

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job

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active

Visibility

public

City

Örnsköldsvik

Address

Järnvägsgatan 6

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63.28453477302, 18.703287277544copyopen in

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Published

16. 7. 2026

Edited

28. 7. 2026

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