Case Manager for Adult Services Unit at Skärholmen District Administration
Stockholm – our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone who lives here today and in the future. Now we're looking for you who wants to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Skärholmen District Administration is one of Stockholm's 11 district administrations and covers the districts of Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, and Vårberg. More than 1,100 employees work here for our 38,000 residents. We offer municipal services that we are proud of and we have fantastic diversity. Welcome with your unique contribution! Welcome to us The Adult Services Unit consists of 12 social workers who work with substance abuse, addiction and relationship violence, 7 case managers, 1 housing coordinator, 2 eviction prevention specialists, 1 housing liaison officer, 2 group leaders, and 1 unit manager. The unit is part of the adult services area together with financial assistance. Collaboration is an important part of achieving our goals and we work continuously to improve it. We are now looking for an engaged case manager with an interest in working with people living with co-occurring disorders. What we offer We offer you a workplace where there is great commitment to supporting users to increase their independence. We have close management supervision and short decision-making processes. We have continuous supervision and the possibility to work remotely is available. With us you have access to subsidized wellness benefits. Near the workplace there are both a gym and a swimming hall where you can purchase an annual pass at a very favorable price. We apply flexible working hours as well as winter and summer working schedules. Your role Case Management is an intervention with a coordinating function that aims for individuals with co-occurring disorders to be able to live as independently as possible. You serve as support in contact with social services and other collaboration partners such as psychiatry and addiction care. Work tasks: Support and follow up those who have support in the form of training or trial housing Outreach social work for users with co-occurring disorders Work to implement the assignment that has been developed together with social workers and users Identify and map the needs the user has to move forward in the rehabilitation process Work as a case manager involves much work outside the office. You work in an outreach capacity and often meet users in their home environment or at the housing and facilities where they are located. Work in the evenings may occur. Your competence and experience The position requires: Degree in social work or equivalent Knowledge of substance abuse, psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders, and cognitive disabilities. Meritorious: Education in case management Experience working as a case manager Training in MI We are looking for someone who is flexible and can adapt to changing circumstances. You stay calm in pressured situations and are persistent even when facing setbacks. As someone who takes initiative, you make things happen and with an open and collaborative approach you contribute to good dialogue. You are clear in your communication and ensure that messages get through. Great weight will be placed on your personal suitability. Other information To work for Stockholm's city with children, young people, the elderly, and people with disabilities including work in their homes, you must show an extract from the police register (belastningsregistret). The extract must not be older than six months from the date of issue. Interviews take place continuously during the application period. A work trial is part of the recruitment process. Welcome to submit your application! Stockholm's city works with competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thereby preventing discrimination. Remember never to upload an extract from the Swedish Police (Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when submitting your application. From September 1, 2026, you will no longer need to attach a personal letter when applying for a job with us.
Do you want to work with intimate partner violence? Skärholmen is seeking a social worker!
Stockholm – our capital with millions of dreams, expectations, and ambitions. We work for everyone living here today and in the future. Now we're looking for you to think big, new, and differently with us – for the people of Stockholm. Skärholmen District Administration is one of Stockholm's 11 district administrations and encompasses the districts of Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, and Vårberg. More than 1,100 employees work here for our 38,000 residents. We offer a municipal operation that we are proud of, and we have fantastic diversity. Welcome with your unique contribution! Welcome to us Do you want to make a difference for people in vulnerable situations? We are now seeking a social worker for the Adult Unit. Our mission is to help those who are affected by or perpetrate intimate partner violence, individuals with substance abuse or gambling issues, and those who want to leave a criminal lifestyle. Here you will have the opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference. The unit is part of the Adult Area together with the Economic Assistance Unit. Through close collaboration within the area, we strive to create common working methods that benefit our clients. The unit consists of 12 social workers working with harmful use, substance abuse and intimate partner violence, 7 case managers, 1 housing coordinator, 2 eviction prevention specialists, 1 housing coordinator, 2 group leaders, and 1 unit manager. What we offer We offer a workplace where commitment and a desire to make a difference are central. With us, you will work supporting clients in increasing their independence alongside colleagues who have broad and many years of experience in social work. Skärholmen as a district is close to our hearts, which is evident as several have worked here for many years. On the unit, we collectively speak around ten languages, which helps when we meet people seeking help who come from different parts of the world. We offer you favorable flexible working hours, holiday flexibility, wellness allowance, winter and summer working hours, and favorable occupational pension. Please read about our benefits within Stockholm city here. The administrative office with citizen service center is located at Skärholmen centrum with proximity to the subway and shopping mall with a wide range of restaurants, cafés, and shops. Gym and swimming hall are in the vicinity of the workplace and annual passes can be purchased at a very favorable price. Your role You will work with statutory authority and provide practical support to individuals who are victims of intimate partner violence, as well as with perpetrators of violence. Our goal is to work closely with the individual to support and find sustainable solutions where the person's own resources are utilized. To succeed with this, collaboration, both internally with colleagues and externally with other actors, is a central part of your work. We have close management and short decision-making channels, which means you can quickly get support and make decisions in your work. Engagement and respect are central to our work, and we actively work with Motivational Interviewing (MI). On the unit, there are MI coaches with regular meetings. As a new employee, you will receive an individual introduction plan and a mentor who will support you in your assignment. To support you in your work, we have regular case reviews both in groups and individually, as well as external supervision. The majority of your work consists of practical support. This can include many different tasks such as housing guidance, accompanying clients to authorities, short assessments for placement in protected housing, and writing certificates for example for priority access to housing assistance. You will also be involved in helping abuse victims find housing. Skärholmen has in recent years focused particularly on the housing situation of abuse victims as a way to improve opportunities to live an independent life free from violence. Your competence and experience We are looking for someone who has A degree in social work or equivalent. Experience working with intimate partner violence, honor-related violence and oppression within social services. Good ability to express yourself well orally and in writing in Swedish. It is advantageous if you have Training in MI. Training in FREDA. Work on the Adult Unit is characterized by complexity, collaboration, and an ability to meet people in vulnerable life situations without taking on their feelings or responsibility. Therefore, we are looking for someone who: Is organized and finds it easy to organize your work. Is flexible and can adjust your work based on changing priorities. Works toward goals and focuses on results. Takes initiative and makes things happen. Continues working toward the goal despite setbacks. Contributes to good collaboration through an open, approachable, and problem-solving approach. We also consider your personal suitability. We are curious about who you are, what you can do, and what you want. If you recognize yourself in the above description, we look forward to your application. Selection may take place continuously during the application period. A work sample is part of the recruitment process. Stockholm city works with competence-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each person's competence and thereby preventing discrimination. Remember never to upload a criminal record extract from the Police (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) in connection with your application. On September 1, 2026, we will remove the possibility of recruiting with a personal letter.
Jobs in Skärholmen
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