Support Staff, Dragonskolans Short-Term Supervision

Dragonskolans short-term supervision is located in the western part of the city and currently consists of two departments: A smaller department, Holken, is located within Dragonskolan school, and the larger after-school department, Kvarnen, is located in separate facilities on Kvarnvägen. The activities serve young people ages 16-21. Short-term supervision is a service provided under the LSS (Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) framework, designed for youth over 12 years old who no longer have access to school recreational services but need supervision while their guardians work or study. The service can be provided before or after school, as well as during school breaks. Through individually tailored support, we create a safe environment and meaningful leisure activities together. We are now seeking a person for our Holken department at Dragonskolan. Your Responsibilities As a staff member in short-term supervision services, you will support and assist young people based on their individual needs. Your responsibilities vary and may include both social and physical support, depending on each young person's situation. You prepare for the young people's arrival, plan and conduct meaningful activities, and contribute to creating a safe and stimulating environment. The role also includes daily administrative tasks. The work can be physically demanding as you are frequently moving. Some transfers and lifting may occur, though heavy lifting is not a central part of the job. You must also be prepared to handle challenging behaviors and situations where threats and violence may occur. About You We are looking for someone who is calm, confident, and committed—with genuine care. You have good collaboration skills, a professional demeanor, and enjoy working closely with colleagues, service users, and families. You understand that building relationships takes time and use creativity and playfulness in your interactions. Personal suitability will be weighted heavily. Requirements: - Experience working with people with functional impairments - Excellent Swedish language skills, both spoken and written - Valid extract from the police's criminal records register, as required by the suitability check regulation Meriting Factors: - Training as a nursing assistant, child and recreation education, recreation leader, or other pedagogical or social education - Experience working in adapted school settings/LSS, preferably with children/youth or similar work We believe you will thrive and succeed in this role if you are: Responsive - you have the ability to meet young people's individual needs and create a safe and respectful environment. Stress-resilient - you can handle challenging situations with calm and stability, even when confronted with disruptive behaviors or threatening situations. Flexible and solution-oriented - you are adaptable, can reconsider when necessary, and find solutions that make daily life functional and meaningful for the young people. We welcome your application today; selection and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis! Other Information This is a permanent position, part-time at 50%, starting as soon as possible by agreement. Working hours are daytime, Monday through Friday, 13:00-17:00. The possibility of increased employment level (75-100%) is available if you wish to combine this with work in other activities for children and young adults (evenings and weekends). About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Working with us, you will be part of socially important assignments where you contribute to keeping Umeå safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is Northern Sweden's largest city with a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. You can learn more about what it is like to live and work in Umeå here: Flytta - Umeå kommun We are growing and maybe we need just you? Do you want more? We offer good conditions, excellent benefits, and good development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as work that is important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.

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