Occupational Therapist, Employment and Livelihood

Hudiksvalls kommun · Vollzeit

Trädgårdsgatan 4, Hudiksvall, Schweden

VIA is a unit within Employment and Livelihood consisting of daily activities and business groups. Within VIA, 28 supervisors and support assistants work, of whom one specifically works with work capacity assessments and others with evaluation of completed activities. These assessments/documentation serve as a complement to supporting individuals toward their next step, which can range from studies, work, activities, or disability benefits. Individuals matched to VIA's activities come through employment consultants, who are responsible for individuals with LSS and SoL decisions, and through coaches at Jobbcentrum, Employment and Livelihood. These may be language-weak new Swedes, individuals with substance abuse issues, individuals with intellectual disabilities and various NPF diagnoses, mental health problems, long-term sick leave, etc. This position is a project employment for two years. Job Responsibilities As an occupational therapist, you work with assessing work capacity based on the individual's entire situation and increasing the participant's insight into their work prerequisites. You perform assessments, observations, activity and function evaluations, and document the process. You also work to identify assistive work devices that enable the participant to progress in work or studies. You will work with participants who are relevant within employment and livelihood. The work includes: Working closely with social workers, coaches, and supervisors around the participant Structured activity and work capacity assessments and identification of adaptation needs Identifying needs for assistive work devices that help the participant toward work and studies Developing activities linked to assessing activity and work capacity Developing common approaches to increase participants' work capacity Assessing cognitive, physical, and mental prerequisites Assessing opportunities and obstacles in relation to labor market demands Documentation and feedback to the individual and relevant parties Internal and external collaboration, for example with the Social Insurance Agency, the regional authority, the Public Employment Service, and adult education Your Profile Do you want to work with individuals far from the labor market and contribute to creating conditions for development, employment, and independence? In our development according to the activity requirements reform, we see a need for your expertise as an occupational therapist. We are looking for you as a licensed occupational therapist. You have a strong interest in work-oriented rehabilitation. You are confident in your profession, structured, and find it easy to build relationships with individuals in different life situations. For you to thrive in this role, we see that you want to work in a structured and creative way to identify people's best suited paths into the labor market. We would like to see that you have: Experience with work capacity assessments or activity assessments Knowledge of mental health issues, disabilities, and/or cognitive difficulties Experience with labor market initiatives and municipal activities Ability to work both independently and in a team Personal suitability is valued highly. We are here for people. We offer various types of support to children, youth, families, and adults who in some way need our services. We provide individuals with the support needed to then independently move forward to work, studies, or receive other types of help to develop. We care for our elderly when they need support in their daily lives. We are one of few municipalities in Sweden with an integrated social services administration. This means that regulatory authority as well as treatment and support services exist within the same administration. We see this as a tremendous strength. We create value for our residents and contribute to a good and dignified life—for everyone, regardless of circumstances. We place great emphasis on early interventions and preventive work, professional and individually adapted support. We are a learning workplace - We make each other better through our quality work focused on those we serve. We are the Social and Care Administration—part of Hudiksvall Municipality. About Hudiksvall Municipality In the middle of Sweden, on the beautiful Hälsingland coast, lies Hudiksvall Municipality—or perhaps better known as Happy Hudik. Here live 37,600 happy Hudik residents, and more than half of us live in rural areas. In Hudiksvall Municipality, distances are short to most places you want to go and what you need, and you have time left over for what is important in life. Here you find proximity to contrasting environments, an active community life, and a business sector with great initiative—many world-leading companies have their headquarters in our municipality. Hudiksvall Municipality is the largest employer in the municipality. Together we are 3,800 employees, within 300 different professions, working every day to create value for those we serve—our residents. It is a large and important mission that must be permeated by security, openness, participation, and equality. In this way, we help build a society where all people are equally valued. About Your Application Remember not to write sensitive personal information or evaluative information in your application. If you have protected personal information, we ask that you apply by contacting the recruitment manager listed in the job posting. Your application will be a public document according to the public access principle. Read more about what we as an employer can offer you: www.hudiksvall.se/jobbahososs