Study and Career Counselor, Employment and Integration Department

Umeå kommun · Full-time

Skolgatan 31 A, Umeå, Sweden

The Employment and Integration Department is responsible for integration of newly arrived immigrants, employment matters, and municipal activity responsibility in Umeå Municipality. We are an important part of promoting social sustainability and inclusion in Umeå. We support individuals toward employment and education and contribute to employers' skills development and inclusive workplaces. We have Sweden's most important job - our mission is to inspire hope for the future. The work is conducted in close collaboration with actors such as social services, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, the Swedish Public Employment Service, Region Västerbotten, the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, and employers. We are an active participant in the Labor Market Platform collaboration initiative, where we together with government agencies offer coordinated support to individuals who need help moving forward to employment or education. Operations are highly dependent on external factors such as societal development, political decisions, changed legislation, and labor market conditions. These changes require continuous development and adaptation of our operations. Would you like to contribute to us in the role of Study and Career Counselor? Your responsibilities As a Study and Career Counselor within the department, you will collaborate with employed study and career counselors within municipal activity responsibility (KAA, Education Act 29 chapter §9). Your assignment includes supporting, motivating, and guiding young people and adults, both individually and in groups, to clarify pathways toward education or employment. The work includes both shorter and longer interventions for participants who are far from the labor market and education system. Therefore, it is important to have a coaching approach, the ability to follow individuals' development over time, and the courage to explore new opportunities and ways forward together with people who have lost motivation. The assignment involves creating conditions to begin/resume studies, or to take steps toward internships/employment. Collaboration with various actors, supporting applications to different educational options, and planning, following up, and concluding internships are part of the role. In your assignment, you actively contribute to developing the department's work around education by highlighting education as an option for all ages. Documentation tasks within KAA require that you have the willingness to learn, or knowledge of, relevant systems for follow-up. Other documentation is done according to procedures in the current operational system. About you You have high social competence, good communication and cooperation skills. You find it easy to build trusting relationships and inspire hope for the future with young people, guardians, and older participants. You are committed, self-directed, and organized, with good prioritization skills, persistent in your work, and have a quality-conscious approach. Furthermore, you are flexible, relationship-building, and enjoy working both independently and in a team. Working within the Employment and Integration Department requires an interest and willingness to continuously develop and contribute to the development of operations. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Requirements Degree from a Study and Career Counselor program Experience meeting participants with varying needs for special support Class B driver's license Fluent knowledge of Swedish language in speech and writing, and good knowledge of English Meritorious Experience with NPF, physical/mental health issues, or non-conformist behavior Knowledge and experience of education systems, guidance from school, and/or knowledge of the labor market We welcome your application! Employment information The position is a permanent employment, full-time, starting as soon as possible or by agreement. A trial period may apply. About Umeå Municipality Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 important employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvements. Working with us, you get to work on socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure, and enjoyable. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are an association and cultural city that offers a richer life outside of work as well. Here you can experience what it is like to live and reside in Umeå: Move - Umeå Municipality We are growing and therefore we may just be looking for you. Do you want more? We offer decent conditions, good benefits, and excellent development opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that matter to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.