Family Therapist for Youth at-Risk Project (Project Position)

Stockholms kommun · plný úvazek

Slakthusplan 8A, Stockholm, Švédsko

Stockholm – our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone who lives here today and in the future. Now we're looking for you who want to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Do you want to work with young people in difficult situations and help reduce the risk of criminality? We are now seeking a family therapist for the Follow-up Care project with high accessibility for youth at risk of criminality. The project is a joint effort between Hässelby-Vällingby, Skärholmen, Järva, and Enskede-Årsta-Vantör. Together, the districts work to develop support for youth at risk of criminality and improve transitions between different forms of care. This is a project position that runs through December 2027. Welcome to us You will become part of the Department of Individual and Family, where we work to provide support to children, young people, and adults when life is difficult. We also work preventively to ensure that the right support is in place at the right time. With us, you will meet engaged and knowledgeable colleagues who value collaboration, care, and close leadership. Humor and community are a natural part of our daily work. Within the department, you will be part of the Children and Youth – Placement and Open Care area, which consists of approximately 70 employees. The area works with both placement matters and various forms of open care for children and young people. Your workplace will be Open Care Unit 2, where 22 employees work with intensive family therapy, MST, crisis support, and follow-up care, among other things. Here there is broad treatment expertise and a systemic approach. This means we view the youth's situation in a larger context and take into account family, network, and other important aspects of the youth's life. We work closely together and believe that different competencies work better together. Community, lack of formality, and a team-based approach are important to us. Your role You will be one of three team members in the project and work together with a local project manager. You will collaborate with colleagues and social workers in the different districts and be part of a joint effort across district boundaries. You will work with young people who are at risk of criminality. You will also meet young people who are at risk of placement or who are already placed and are returning home or moving to another form of care. Part of the work takes place together with social workers in a crisis team. The team meets with young people who have recently been detained and provides support to the youth, family, and any siblings. The work also includes providing support in connection with court proceedings. The project has flexible working hours and the position involves on-call duty. In this role, you will, among other things: • work with young people at risk of criminality and norm-breaking behavior • work with young people at risk of placement or who are already placed • provide support to young people who have recently been detained • provide crisis support to the youth's family and any siblings • collaborate with social workers and other actors • provide support in connection with court proceedings • work with colleagues in the four districts • contribute to developing support and care pathways for the target group. Your competence and experience We are looking for you who have (requirements): • a degree in social work or other higher education that the employer considers equivalent • experience working with young people with norm-breaking or criminal behavior • a valid driver's license (category B). It is advantageous if you have: • training or experience working with families in crisis, grief, and trauma • experience collaborating with various government agencies • training in or experience with motivational interviewing (MI) • experience in the exercise of authority • experience working in areas with socioeconomic challenges. We are looking for someone who is: • stable and professional in interactions with young people and families in crisis • self-directed and takes responsibility for your work tasks • flexible and can adapt to different situations • development-oriented and enjoys finding solutions together with others We believe you are engaged and motivated to contribute to the project's implementation, and we place great emphasis on personal suitability. What we offer Stockholm City offers discounts on its own facilities and has agreements with several gyms that give you favorable discounts on memberships and annual passes. You receive a wellness allowance of 3,000 kr/year. We offer winter and summer working hours as well as flexible hours. There is also the possibility of trading vacation days. Other information For this position, you must be able to provide a current certificate from the criminal record register. The certificate requested must apply to work with children in activities other than school and childcare. We are recruiting without a cover letter in this recruitment to strengthen the focus on the competencies and experiences required for this role. In assessing your application, we will only base our evaluation on your CV and a number of questions you will answer as part of your application. We ask that you answer the questions concretely and concisely, and that there is a clear connection between your answers and your CV. Stockholm City uses competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competencies and thus counteracting discrimination. Remember never to upload a criminal record certificate from the Police (GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation) with your application. Enskede Årsta Vantör is one of 11 district administrations in Stockholm City. As part of Stockholm City, the administration offers preschool and leisure activities, care for the elderly and people with disabilities, social services, preventive and safety-creating work, urban development, and park maintenance to our 106,000 residents in the district area. We face exciting challenges as the Enskede Årsta Vantör district area grows and completely new neighborhoods are built. Approximately 20,000 new apartments are planned by 2030.