Labor Market Secretary - Education and Job Center

Uppsala kommun · plný úvazek

STADSHUSGATAN 2, Uppsala, Švédsko

Welcome to the labor market administration. Here we work with labor market initiatives, income support, adult education, consumer affairs, and introduction of newly arrived immigrants. The goal is that everyone should be offered the opportunity for self-sufficiency. Therefore, we work closely with the business community and labor market parties to increase opportunities for people to establish themselves in the labor market. More information about what it's like to work at Uppsala Municipality can be found at https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/ 4 position(s). Do you want to contribute to giving more people the opportunity for self-sufficiency through work or studies? Do you thrive in a role where you motivate, coach, and support people with mental disabilities, while working in a structured and methodical manner? Then you could be who we're looking for! Within the labor market department, we work systematically and methodically with the entire planning of the job seeker's path toward work or studies. The assignment includes case management, individual initiatives, and guidance within various activities, in close collaboration with other actors. The labor market administration's mission is based on a clear goal: That more Uppsala residents can support themselves through work or studies. Your Assignment As a labor market secretary, you work closely with the job seeker by mapping needs, motivating, coaching, and handling cases. The role includes planning, implementing, and following up on individual initiatives that strengthen the individual's conditions for moving toward work or studies. In this assignment, you will work with people who have mental disabilities and wish for employment or to begin studies. You match job seekers to the labor market based on the individual's competencies, conditions, and goals. You introduce and provide follow-up support at the workplace. You regularly follow up on progress and step advancement together with the person and work with preparatory activities as part of the change process. The role includes seeking out and working with employer contacts. The work also involves ongoing documentation and working according to guidelines and procedures regarding current legislation. As a labor market secretary, you collaborate with other units within the labor market department, collaboration partners within the labor market area, and with employers and, if necessary, the individual's other network. An important part of the work is collaborating with psychiatry at both individual and organizational levels. A large part of working time is out in the field where you meet with participants and employers. The work is independent and the hours are flexible as you work when the participant needs your support, which may include evening and weekend work. Your Background We are looking for someone with a university degree in behavioral science, education, or social studies, or alternatively other education that the employer deems relevant for the position. You have a genuine interest in supporting people in their development toward work and employment, and experience working with people with mental disabilities. The role requires that you can work independently and take responsibility for planning, prioritizing, and carrying out tasks based on assignments, goals, and the individual's needs. You have experience in: mapping individuals' situations, resources, and needs coaching, motivating, and supporting people in change processes working with labor market issues and matching to employers collaborating with authorities, healthcare providers, employers, and other relevant actors To succeed in the role, you also need to have: good knowledge of Microsoft 365 Class B driver's license It is meritorious if you have pedagogical education, experience from psychiatry, or knowledge of methods such as IPS (Individual Placement and Support), SEd (Supported Employment), MI (Motivational Interviewing), or other evidence-based approaches within the labor market area. We would like to see that you have experience managing case handling and documentation according to current legislation, guidelines, and procedures. It is an advantage if you also have experience supporting individuals in beginning and completing studies. As a person, you are flexible and accustomed to working independently in your role. You can adapt to changed conditions. You are structured in your approach to work, enjoy taking personal responsibility, and have good collaboration skills. Through your attentiveness and empathetic ability, you build trustful relationships and meet people with respect, commitment, and a professional approach. Welcome to submit your application! Information If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Anna Lindström, unit manager, 018-727 53 23. Union representatives: Akademikerförbundet SSR, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34 Akavia, Stig Gunnarsson, 018-727 24 62 Vision, Tommy Törnberg, 018-727 17 44. If you have questions about registering your application, contact the recruitment area: 018-727 12 91. Uppsala Municipality applies individual and differentiated salary setting according to applicable salary agreements. In your application, you must indicate citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to demonstrate that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of work permit, which is required according to the aliens ordinance. An employment at Uppsala Municipality may involve wartime deployment. Salary form: Monthly salary. Type of employment: Permanent position. Duration: Indefinite, start date: By agreement.