Social Worker for Families and Children

Jelgavas novada pašvaldība

LATVIJA, Celtnieku iela 12, Āne, Cenu pag., Jelgavas nov., Jelgavas nov., Lotyšsko

Jelgavas novada Municipality announces a competition for the position of Social Worker for Families with Children at the Support Department of Jelgavas novada Social Affairs Administration (state official position) Key job responsibilities: provide assistance and support to families with children in problem-solving; identify and engage necessary resources in addressing social cases, respecting the specifics of social work in various practice areas; help clients improve existing and develop new social skills; methodically prepare and conduct educational and support group sessions for families; provide consultations to families with children on social situation resolution matters; develop and coordinate cooperation with other institutions (social service providers, educational and healthcare facilities) in addressing client social problems; develop Support Programs according to identified social problems and needs; manage the client's problem-solving process jointly with the client and other involved specialists; help individuals develop the ability to resolve personal and social problems, as well as problems involving other persons. Requirements for candidates: Second-level professional higher or academic education in social work or charitable social work; ability to apply regulatory acts; ability to prepare reports and response letters; good skills in working with MS Office programs; ability to work in a team; ability to interact with people; desired: one year of work experience in social work; desired: Category B driving license Candidates should submit their applications within the specified deadline to [email protected] with the subject line "Application for the position of Social Worker for Families with Children at the Support Department of Jelgavas novada Social Affairs Administration", attaching: professional activity description (CV); copy of document certifying education; motivation letter The competition regulations can be reviewed on the Jelgavas novada Municipality website www.jelgavasnovads.lv in the "Vacancies" section. Please note that the personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the proper conduct of this selection competition.