Social Worker

Ogres novada Sociālais dienests

LATVIJA, Upes prospekts 16, Ogre, Ogres nov., Ogres nov., Lettland

We invite you to join the team of Ogre Municipality Social Service (reg. No. 40900038608) if you are open to new experience and knowledge! Position offered - Social Worker at Ogre Municipality Social Service Support Department for work with families and children. Main job responsibilities: conduct social work with families and children; assess families' social situation, conduct needs, resources and social problems identification, living conditions inspection; create client files, work in the Municipality Social Benefits Administration Information System SOPA; conduct risk assessment in families with children where there are conditions unfavorable to child development; develop social correction and social support programs; compile intervention plans; create and lead support and self-help groups; prepare opinions for guardianship court and other institutions upon request; organize social services at place of residence or in institution; prepare decision drafts; inform clients about decisions made; work with the Minor Persons Support Information System (NPAIS); create inter-professional and inter-institutional cooperation. Requirements for candidates: second-level professional higher education in social work or charitable social work; desired experience in social work; ability to work with the Municipality Social Benefits Administration Information System SOPA and MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet; good communication, empathy, listening skills, ability to make quick and independent decisions in non-standard situations, ability to work creatively; ability to work in a team; excellent Latvian language skills; good office equipment operation skills. We offer: interesting and responsible work in Ogre Municipality institution; responsive, friendly, professional team; workplace at Upes prospect 16, Ogre, Ogre Municipality, but if needed – at other client service locations; social guarantees – benefits, supplements, additional leave, health insurance, partial compensation for medical optical vision correction aids as stipulated in external and internal regulatory acts; professional development; gross salary 1475.00 euro per month for normal working hours (40 hours per week). The position is classified in family 43, subfamily 43.1 level VA, salary group 9. Send application letter, CV and copies of education documents to email: [email protected] Phones for inquiries: 28807916, 28807925 We will expect your applications until June 30, 2026.