Vision Specialist Uppsala

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Uppsala, Uppsala, Švédsko

Welcome to a job that actively improves Sweden's labor market! Our mission is to create social value by bringing together job seekers and employers. At the same time, we are committed to providing fair and equitable services to our citizens. Together, we get Sweden to work! Do you want to be one of us? Section Mission Within special sections at the Swedish Public Employment Service, there are specialists for job seekers who have functional limitations in vision, deafness, and hearing. The specialists are audiologists, deaf consultants, vision specialists, and psychologists as well as employment specialists with a SIUS focus. The section belongs to the unit Jämtland/Härjedalen with responsibility for the counties of Södermanland, Västmanland, Uppsala, and Gävleborgs, as well as other counties in the North region. The goal of our work is to create full participation and equality for people with the aforementioned functional limitations by providing them with support and creating conditions for work or education. Job Description The vision specialist's task is to conduct vision function assessments that clarify the client's conditions for work and studies based on current visual abilities. Another important part of the assignment is to investigate and propose appropriate workplace adaptations. Collaboration with other government agencies and rehabilitation actors is also part of the vision specialist's work. Documentation is an important and recurring element in the job tasks. The service area is primarily Uppsala County, but travel may also occur in Södermanland, Västmanland, and Gävleborgs counties. Other counties in the region may also occur as needed. As part of the assignment, you, as a vision specialist, actively participate in labor market policy assessment work. In all contacts with job seekers and employers, you have a supportive and guiding approach. You contribute to developing the job seeker's knowledge of their conditions, as well as strengthening motivation and orientation toward work. The Swedish Public Employment Service is undergoing digital development that permeates all of our work, so you have both the will and ability to use digital tools. The work also includes collaborating with various partners such as Försäkringskassan, vision centers, education providers, and employers. Our Offering The position is a permanent full-time employment that may be initiated with a six-month probationary period. The placement location is Uppsala. We offer you the opportunity to work in a workplace where we value balance between work and personal life. You have access to a generous vacation agreement, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work remotely up to 49 percent on an annual basis. We also offer wellness activities during work hours and a favorable wellness allowance. As an employee of the Swedish Public Employment Service, you also have access to professional development and career opportunities within the agency. Through our work, we contribute to an inclusive and sustainable society, where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for individuals and for society as a whole. Basic Requirements for the Position Higher education with a rehabilitation focus Specialization education in the vision field: Master's degree in special education with a focus on vision pedagogy and vision pedagogical work, or alternatively you have education and/or experience deemed equivalent, which means competence in: Ophthalmology, Optics, Vision Rehabilitation, Assistive Technology Competence for Compensation of Vision Impairment. Additional Merits for the Position Experience from the vision rehabilitation field Experience from work-oriented rehabilitation Experience working with people with vision impairment and/or deafblindness Experience in testing assistive devices for people with vision impairment and/or deafblindness The government's core values guide us in our daily work. As an employee with us, you are expected to work fairly, impartially, and with high integrity, as well as contribute to maintaining and strengthening trust in our agency. As a colleague at the Swedish Public Employment Service, you are expected to be: Responsible – take responsibility for your work, collaborate, and contribute to a good work environment. Action-oriented – take initiative, contribute to improvements, and manage change. Results-focused – plan, follow up, and contribute to operational value and results. Application Welcome to submit your application no later than 2026-09-18. Include your CV in which you specify the year, month, and job duties for each employment, as well as certificates that support the requirements for education and/or work experience in your application. It is important that you answer the selection questions in detail and truthfully so that we get a clear picture of your experience. If requested information is not evident, you risk being filtered out in the selection. You do not need to submit a personal letter. During the recruitment process, selection tests may be used. We will keep you informed throughout the recruitment process. More about our recruitment process. If you have protected personal data, contact the recruitment partner named in the job posting and you will receive help submitting your application.