Do You Want to Work as a Family Counselor in a Forward-Thinking Team?

Kungälvs kommun · Full-time

Ytterbyvägen 2, Kungälv, Sweden

Kungälvs Municipality is a place where we together create value in people's everyday lives. Our vision shows the way forward and our core values—courage, respect, and co-creation—guide us in how we work every day. A good workplace culture and support for your personal development are important to us. Your contribution matters! Description Do you want to make a difference in people's lives and work together with a passionate and forward-thinking team? As a family counselor in Kungälvs Municipality, you will have the opportunity to contribute to positive change in families' daily lives. You will work closely with both individuals and families facing various challenges, and your role will be crucial in offering support, guidance, and assistance in their situations. In this role, it is central that you build relationships and work with empathy and respect. You will be part of a team where courage, respect, and co-creation are core values that permeate our work, and we encourage all our employees to grow and develop. Your contribution is of great importance, and we value good collaboration in reaching our common goals. Here are some aspects that make the role of family counselor unique: - Work in a supportive and developmental environment. - Participate in training and professional development that promotes your professional growth. - Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture. - Have the opportunity to influence and shape your work based on families' needs. If you are ready to begin a meaningful career where you can help others and grow as a person, then this is the position for you! Responsibilities As a family counselor at Kungälvs Municipality, you will play a central role in supporting and strengthening families in vulnerable situations. In your daily work, you will: - Conduct individual and family-centered treatments to promote wellbeing and development. - Develop and implement customized treatment interventions in accordance with the family's needs and resources. - Work closely with the child and family to create trusting relationships that enable change. - Be one of our many facilitators for the support groups that Kungälvs Municipality offers children and parents. - Collaborate with other actors, such as schools, healthcare, police, and other parts of our social services, to ensure comprehensive solutions for families. - Participate in regular team meetings and supervision to continually develop methodology and receive support in your work. We value your contribution and offer an inspiring work environment where your competence and commitment make a difference for families in our community. Together we create a positive impact and strive to make everyday life a little easier for those we help! Qualifications - Relevant education in social work, social worker degree preferably with further education in family-oriented work or equivalent education. - Experience working with families and children in vulnerable situations, preferably within social services or equivalent activities. - Ability to build good relationships and collaborate effectively with both colleagues and clients. - Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to be able to convey and document information clearly. - Ability to work independently as well as in a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. - Commitment and resilience to support and strengthen families through tailored interventions and treatments. - Flexibility and adaptability in a varied work environment. We are looking for someone who is passionate and driven to make a difference in people's lives. Together with our forward-thinking team, you will contribute to creating meaningful change for families in need of support. Welcome to apply! Other Information - Applications are only accepted digitally via kungalv.varbi.com - Grades/certificates are provided upon request or at a potential interview. - Appointment is subject to the position not needing to be filled by existing personnel due to redundancy or other reasons. - The selection process takes place continuously during the application period. - We use digital tools and in your work you may need to use e-identification. - Before potential employment, we require a valid identity document showing citizenship and a valid work permit to be presented. - Trial employment may be applied according to collective agreement. - Background check will be conducted for positions where this is required by law. - If you have protected personal data, you should NOT apply through the system but instead contact the recruitment manager for handling of your application. - We kindly but firmly decline all direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job advertisements. - Kungälvs Municipality has contracted agreements. - Testing may occur in the recruitment process.