Probation Inspector for Probation Services Karlstad, Program Specialist

Kriminalvården · plný úvazek

Regementsgatan 21, Karlstad, Švédsko

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating and expanding, and are now recruiting more staff. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and client transportation. Learn more about Karlstad Probation Services' operations on our website: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/kontakt/hitta-och-kontakta/verksamhet/frivardskontor/karlstad/#verksamhet At the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you work with a complex and important societal mission where you can make a difference. You will join a workplace that values courage, commitment, and clarity. As an employee, you help equip our clients in various ways to live a life without crime and drugs, what we call Better Out. Job Description As a probation inspector with a program focus, you will be part of the program team at Probation Services Örebro/Karlstad. Your workplace is at the probation office in Karlstad located on Karolinen. Since the offices collaborate extensively with each other, you need to be flexible as service travel between our operational areas occurs. You will be part of a team that works with clients in probation and custody. As an important part of preventing recidivism, Karlstad Probation Services conducts extensive program activities for clients under supervision. Treatment programs are delivered with high quality and according to evidence-based practice principles. They are primarily based on cognitive behavioral therapy and social learning theory. We use programs addressing crime, violence, substance abuse, sexual violence, and relationship violence. The mission is carried out by a highly committed program team with specialized program leadership expertise, and it is to this group we are now seeking new staff members. The diverse program portfolio means you will simultaneously lead several different programs. As a Probation Inspector with a program focus, your duties include leading programs as well as administrative tasks. You are expected to complete the program leader training courses that are part of the role. Examples of such training include Predov, Concent, RVP, SEIF, Entré, and OTO/Prism. It is important to actively work for good collaboration both with other program leaders and with staff at prisons and within probation services. Before delivering treatment programs, you will receive internal training and go through certification processes to be able to lead the relevant treatment programs. Qualifications As a probation inspector, you must be able to conduct influence and change work in relation to the regulations governing the service. In your professional practice, you therefore need good judgment and integrity. As a probation inspector, you take your own initiative and deliver good results. You have good collaboration skills and can handle periodically high workloads. You communicate clearly and have a good understanding of people's different capacities to acquire knowledge, and you adapt your way of conveying messages to your audience. For us, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of humanity, respect for the individual, and belief in people's willingness and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected to contribute through your approach to ensuring that everyone is treated with equal respect. You must also have a physical condition that enables you to act physically if the situation requires it. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone with: An academic degree (at least bachelor's level), preferably in behavioral science, social work, or social science, or another academic degree combined with experience that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service considers relevant Current and well-documented professional experience in corrections, social care, psychiatry, or health and care work Good ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish Class B driver's license It is also advantageous to have: Current experience with client-facing treatment work Other treatment-focused education that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service considers relevant Experience working with CBT-based interventions Client-facing corrections experience Experience working with case management Relevant language skills beyond Swedish and English Terms Working hours: Daytime Monday-Friday (two evenings per month until 18:30). Flexible working hours agreement. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to eliminate the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will be the basis for determining whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be eligible for employment at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and you must comply with applicable laws. This means you stand up for democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security clearance with background checks will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about security clearance here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve war placement at the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Learn more about war placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting is applied. A probationary period may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for gender balance and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the ad. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person specified in the ad. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and recruitment ad sellers. 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