Senior Social Worker - Adults Focus, Boden Municipality

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Kyrkgatan 24, BODEN, Švédsko

At Boden Municipality, you become part of societal development and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You will be met with support, trust, and opportunities to grow – together with dedicated colleagues. We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure conditions as well as meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person. Read more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden Team Individ within Individual and Family Services, Boden Municipality, works primarily with adults who for various reasons need support and assistance to achieve a functioning life situation. The team consists of case workers with broad expertise in social work and specialized knowledge in the areas of subsistence support, harmful substance use/addiction, and LSS/social psychiatry. We are seeking a social worker specializing in adults for Team Individ as one of our employees will become a parent soon. The position involves case handling for the adult target group, with a focus on harmful substance use/addiction related to alcohol/drugs. Team Individ currently has 3.0 social workers specializing in adults, 2.0 social workers specializing in young adults, and 1 senior social worker in the field. Colleagues and management support and guide you in daily work. Social workers within the team work in close collaboration with each other across all areas of expertise such as harmful substance use/addiction, subsistence support, and LSS/social psychiatry, as well as with Team Support, our collective outpatient care. With us, you become an important part of a multidisciplinary team of 16 people who work together across different areas of expertise with the goal of creating a functioning whole for the individual. We offer engaging and responsible work in a positive team with strong cohesion. Together with the other teams within IFO, we operate and develop an organization structured to keep the individual and family in focus. Individual and Family Services has a local agreement on reduced working hours, which means we work until 4:00 PM every workday of the year while maintaining full-time salary. Regular working hours are between 07:45-16:00. We encourage a good balance between work and leisure and care about our employees' health, which is why we offer both wellness time and wellness benefits as well as a well-equipped, completely free gym on the premises. We warmly welcome your application! 1 position(s). WORK DUTIES You will work with government authority functions, meaning you will investigate, assess, and make decisions based on applicable legislation in the field; the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act on Care for Substance Abusers in Certain Cases (LVM). You are responsible for follow-ups and reconsiderations of these decisions. Case handling and documentation form a significant part of the work, as does collaborating in various constellations internally and externally. Work tasks are varied, sometimes challenging, but always meaningful, which requires a flexible approach. QUALIFICATIONS A degree in social work or other education that the employer deems appropriate. Knowledge and experience in the area of harmful substance use/addiction as well as experience with government authority functions are meriting. We are seeking a responsible, positive, and flexible person who can contribute to making a difference for the individual user, development of the organization, and a good work environment. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Driver's license category B is required. Employment form: Fixed-term employment. Duration: 6 months or longer, start date: As soon as possible or by agreement, expires: 2028-01-31. Boden is a modern small town at the heart of the green transition. Here we are building the society of the future with sustainable solutions for housing, business, and everyday life. The municipality plays an important role in the region's development, with proximity to both city, nature, and two river valleys. What we call proximity living. As an employee with us, you become part of a growing society. We offer an environment where you can grow in your role, where ideas are encouraged, and where you make a difference, for both the people here and for the future. When you apply for a job with us: • Use our e-recruitment system for a safe and fair process • You are covered by collective agreements and have access to wellness benefits and wellness time • Contact the person specified in the ad if you have questions • We actively work for diversity and an even gender and age distribution • We have smoke-free working hours • Our health portal offers activities and inspiration for a sustainable work life • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for current news and inspiration