1 position(s).
Digitalization Coordinator for Social Services
State-funded project position for two years with possibility of extension
Want to make a real difference?
In Hjo, the path from idea to decision is short. Here you have the opportunity to shape the future of social services by developing digital working methods and welfare technology that make a real difference, both for employees and for the people we serve.
We are looking for you to take a key role in our digital development journey. This is a new position created to meet the increased needs resulting from the new Social Services Act and rapid technological development. By implementing smart digital solutions, we can free up time for what matters most – human interaction – while strengthening quality, increasing security, and creating a more sustainable operation.
This could involve implementing AI-based transcription, secure digital communication, digital alarms and keys, or other welfare technology solutions that simplify everyday work and strengthen quality in our operations.
With us, you will drive development all the way from idea and needs analysis to implementation, training, and further development. You will be an important link between the operation, the municipality's IT department, and external suppliers, working closely with managers, system administrators, and staff to create solutions that work in practice.
The work is based on the municipality's IT and digitalization strategy and takes place in close collaboration with the municipality's IT department to ensure long-term and sustainable digital development.
The position is placed within the unit for operational support and staffing. It is a project position for two years with the possibility of extension. Since this is a new position, you will also have the opportunity to influence and shape the assignment as the operation's needs develop.
Your Assignment
As a digitalization coordinator, you will have a central role in the social services' development. You will drive the operational implementation of digital solutions while contributing to strategic development work. An important part of the assignment is to create engagement and confidence in the change work, so that new working methods become a natural part of the operation.
You will work closely with system administrators and become an important part in the development and management of the business system Lifecare.
In the role, you will, among other things:
lead the implementation of new digital solutions and welfare technology
plan, drive, and follow up on development projects
support managers and staff in change and development work
plan and conduct training and workshops
develop and manage business systems together with system administrators
monitor external developments and convert new opportunities into concrete improvements in the operation
contribute to social services' long-term digitalization work.
Who Are You
We are looking for you who enjoy taking responsibility and driving work forward. You can work independently, but you also know that the best results are created together with others. You need the ability to get others to dare to think and try new solutions for a sustainable social services going forward.
We see that you have
a university degree in a relevant field, or experience that provides equivalent competence according to the employer's assessment.
experience from social services or municipal health and medical care work.
experience in digitalization, business development, or implementation of digital solutions.
good digital competence.
good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing.
It is advantageous if you have experience in project management, change management, welfare technology, system administration, or have worked in the business system Lifecare.
Why You Should Choose Hjo
With us, you will have an assignment where you can make a real difference. You will have the freedom to drive development forward and the opportunity to follow the work all the way – from need and idea to implementation and results.
In a smaller municipality, distances are short. Decisions are made close to the operation, collaboration between different functions is natural, and you have good opportunities to influence both working methods and digital development.
Welcome to Hjo Municipality – together we develop a social service that meets future needs.
Recruitment Process
We will begin interviews around week 35. We ask you to submit your application via Visma Recruit. We may conduct personality tests via Jobmatch and use digital reference checks.
We welcome questions from candidates but ask for no other contact related to the advertisement.
To be employed within social services in Hjo, we request an excerpt from the criminal record register and ID documentation in connection with an offer.
When you apply for a position within municipal operations, your application documents become public information. If you have protected identity, please read about this on Hjo.se before submitting your application.
Employment Type: Fixed-term position.
Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: 2026-11-01. Start date by agreement; new position, vacant, ends: 2028-11-01.1 position(s).
Digitalization Coordinator for Social Services
State-funded project position for two years with possibility of extension
Want to make a real difference?
In Hjo, the path from idea to decision is short. Here you have the opportunity to shape the future of social services by developing digital working methods and welfare technology that make a real difference, both for employees and for the people we serve.
We are looking for you to take a key role in our digital development journey. This is a new position created to meet the increased needs resulting from the new Social…