Case Manager, Social Psychiatry / Disability Services (SoL)

Härnösands kommun · Vollzeit

Härnösand, Schweden

Do you want to make a real difference in people's everyday lives – while working in a municipality where creativity, curiosity, and faith in the future are more than just nice words? As a Case Manager (SoL) with us in Härnösand Municipality, you'll be part of creating a society where more people can experience community, security, and hope for the future. Here we work close to our residents, focused on finding solutions that actually work in their lives. You'll become part of a department that combines independence in daily work with strong collegial support. We're a group with diverse backgrounds and experiences who enjoy discussing challenging cases, celebrating progress, and sharing knowledge. Leadership is engaged and present, and you'll have excellent opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. With us, you'll work in a municipality in the midst of exciting societal transformation, where sustainability and welfare go hand in hand. We offer flexible working hours, hybrid work, wellness allowances, and the opportunity to exercise during work time, vacation trading, as well as access to health and benefits portals. In short – we want you to feel good at work and have energy left when you go home. Key Responsibilities As a Case Manager for Social Psychiatry / Disability Services (SoL), you work with the exercise of public authority and make independent assessments of individuals' needs and rights. You play an important role in ensuring that people with various disabilities and other support needs receive appropriate services according to applicable legislation. Your work is both legally rigorous and deeply human, where you meet people in different life situations. Handle cases according to the Social Services Act (SoL) Investigate needs through conversations with service users, relatives, and other professionals Make structured assessments and make decisions about interventions in a legally secure manner Document cases in our operational systems with good quality and accuracy Collaborate with internal and external actors to create comprehensive solutions around the individual Contribute to development work, procedures, and methods within the disability and mental health areas We're Looking For Someone Who Holds a degree in social work or equivalent higher education deemed relevant for work within social services Has 3 years of experience with the exercise of public authority within social services or similar field Has good computer skills and confidence working in various digital systems Has deep understanding of and practical experience applying the Social Services Act (SoL) and other relevant legislation Has the ability to make independent assessments of needs and rights Holds a valid driver's license (Category B) Meritorious qualifications include: Experience working in the mental health and disability services field Experience in municipal operations or work in a politically governed organization Experience with collaboration work with regional health services, healthcare providers, and other actors Participation in development projects or quality improvement work within the welfare sector As a Person, You Are: Confident, attentive, and clear in your communication, both verbally and in writing Structured and responsible with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize in a day with many cases Solution-oriented and curious, with a willingness to contribute to the whole and to development within the organization Unpretentious with good collaboration skills, willing to share your knowledge with others and able to build trust easily Stable even when there's a lot to do, with a sustainable approach to work and recovery Additional Information Hybrid work is offered to some extent by agreement with your supervisor. Trust-based working hours apply and are an individual agreement between supervisor and employee. Flexible working hours/flextime may also be offered. Selection and interviews may take place on a rolling basis. You may therefore be contacted before the final application deadline. Salary Individual salary determination is applied. To be considered for employment, you must be able to present at the interview: Valid ID documentation If needed, copies of grades or diplomas Proof that you have the right to work in Sweden by presenting a valid work permit If needed, a valid driver's license If needed, a valid professional license Criminal Records Check For certain positions, you must provide an extract from the criminal record register before employment can be considered. You can read more about which activities are covered on the Police Authority's website. Security Clearance For certain positions, a security clearance is conducted according to security protection legislation. If you become relevant for such a position, you must: Undergo and be approved for security clearance For certain positions, Swedish citizenship may be a requirement. Application To ensure the quality of the recruitment process, we ask you to submit your application through this job listing. We do not accept applications by other means. If you have a protected identity, please contact the responsible recruiter.