Housing Adaptation Specialist for Oskarshamn Municipality

Oskarshamns kommun · Vollzeit

OSKARSHAMN, Schweden

Welcome to the land of islands and lakes! Here in Oskarshamn, you can experience tranquility and security, and find your energy in community and connection. We are proud to be Sweden's fourth richest municipality, with over 6,000 islands in our archipelago and 500 lakes. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, Oskarshamn has something to offer. With the sea as a backdrop and the scent of pine around every corner, it's easy to fall in love and settle down. In Oskarshamn, you can grow and develop. With major employers in industry and technology, driven entrepreneurs and small business owners, Oskarshamn offers a thriving economy and exciting opportunities. The proximity between countryside, city, sea, and forest provides all the conditions to live safely and comfortably, with time to pursue your passions and dreams. Welcome to drop anchor in Oskarshamn Municipality. Would you like independent and varied work where you combine government authority and problem-solving with human interaction? As a housing adaptation specialist, you will contribute to solutions that enable people with disabilities to live more independently in their own homes. We are now recruiting a housing adaptation specialist at the Municipal Development Office for a fixed-term full-time position until December 31, 2026. We conduct rolling interviews, so please submit your application today. 1 position(s). DUTIES As a housing adaptation specialist, you will independently manage your cases throughout the entire handling process, from when an application is received through investigation, decision, and follow-up. The work is conducted in accordance with the Act (2018:222) on Housing Adaptation Grants and other relevant legislation and applicable case law. In this role, you will meet people with different needs and life situations. You will investigate the individual's needs and conditions for housing adaptation and assess whether the prerequisites for the grant are met. An important part of the work is to explain the handling process and communicate decisions in a clear and respectful manner. Your duties include: • receiving, reviewing, and handling applications for housing adaptation grants • independently investigating cases and making decisions according to current delegation • conducting home visits to assess the housing conditions and the applicant's needs • reviewing and evaluating certificates, quotations, and other cost documentation • collaborating and coordinating with applicants, relatives, certificate writers, property owners, and contractors • documenting the handling and ensuring cases are processed with legal security • following up on approved measures and managing cases until closure. The work is varied and involves both administrative tasks and meetings with people in their homes. You therefore need to be able to plan your workday and manage multiple cases at different stages of the handling process. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone with: • completed upper secondary education • experience with administrative work relevant to the position • experience working structurally in processes or independently driving cases forward • strong ability to express yourself in Swedish both verbally and in writing • service-oriented with the ability to adapt communication to the needs of applicants • good digital competence • B-class driver's license It is meritorious if you have a relevant higher education or university degree. This could be, for example, an education with a building technology focus or education as a licensed occupational therapist or physiotherapist. Other education that the employer deems relevant for the position may also be meritorious. It is also meritorious if you have: • experience working with housing adaptation grants • experience with government authority or similar case handling • knowledge of building technical matters • experience interpreting and applying legislation • experience working in a politically governed organization. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. To succeed in this role, you need to be structured, thorough, and goal-oriented. You take responsibility for your tasks, drive your cases forward, and can prioritize when multiple issues need to be handled simultaneously. Employment type: Fixed-term position. Duration: 6 months or longer, Start date: By agreement, End date: December 31, 2026. To ensure quality in the recruitment process and enable good communication with our applicants, we ask that you apply via the application link and not via email or paper format. We have smoke-free working hours. We offer a flexible wellness agreement. We decline offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this position. Read more at https://oskarshamn.com/ Check out our great film about our city: https://youtu.be/_T9Cy0C-H_o