The Social Services Administration works from a holistic perspective on citizens' needs and therefore has a unified social administration that works with the entire mandate of social services, under the motto "We support an independent life". We work purposefully to create an organization with high competence and quality. An organization with user participation where the individual's needs are placed at the center.
The Authority Functions Department consists of six units that together are responsible for authority functions for all social services' target groups and also for treatment and early, preventive measures for the target groups children and young people, harmful use and dependency, and violence in close relationships. The department has just over 120 employees.
1 position(s).
WORK TASKS
As manager of the Authority Functions Department, you have overall responsibility for leading, directing and developing the department's processes for authority functions, open care as well as early and preventive measures.
You are responsible for ensuring that activities are conducted with legal certainty, efficiency and good quality based on applicable legislation, national reforms and the municipality's goals. You lead through six subordinate managers and create conditions for trust-based and present leadership. You have responsibility for operations, finance, personnel and work environment and actively work with follow-up, analysis and development to achieve goals. You develop working methods and collaboration both within the organization and with other authorities in the welfare system.
You drive development work with a focus on knowledge-based and sustainable social services, where early measures, preventive work and early coordinated measures are at the center. An important part of the assignment is to translate the new social services law and other current reforms into practical activities and appropriate working methods.
As part of the social administration's management group, you contribute to the whole by participating in strategic issues, developing the administration's work and ensuring a unified and efficient social service for the residents of Nässjö.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you who have a degree in social work and well-documented management experience within social services authority functions.
You have well-developed leadership skills with experience in creating trust, clarity and results. You have experience driving development work and applying a process-oriented working approach.
You have the ability to see the overall operations and are curious, unafraid and engaged. You are driven by leading change work and do this independently based on experience and knowledge. You see the possibilities with diversity and know how to let your employees drive work and develop in their respective roles.
You have good communication skills that allow you to create context, engagement and participation. You express yourself easily and freely in writing. You have experience meeting media in complex and sometimes sensitive issues, and can communicate clearly, factually and with good judgment even under pressure.
Welcome with your application!
Salary form: Monthly salary.
Type of employment: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start: September 1, 2026 or by agreement.
Working hours: Daytime.
Feel free to read more about what it's like to work in Nässjö Municipality on our website. There you will find Nässjö Municipality's article series Meet Our Employees.
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In preparing the recruitment work, Nässjö Municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore firmly decline contact from media salespeople, recruitment sites and similar.The Social Services Administration works from a holistic perspective on citizens' needs and therefore has a unified social administration that works with the entire mandate of social services, under the motto "We support an independent life". We work purposefully to create an organization with high competence and quality. An organization with user participation where the individual's needs are placed at the center.
The Authority Functions Department consists of six units that together are responsible for authority functions for all social services' target groups and also for treatment and…