About this role
Welcome to the Social Services Administration. The mission of the Social Services Administration is to provide good care and support services, as well as to conduct activities that help individuals live an independent and active life. The Social Services Administration (SCF) is led by a director and is divided into four departments: SCF Support Unit, Child and Youth Authority, Child and Youth Interventions, and Adults.
For more information about working in Uppsala Municipality, please visit https://www.uppsala.se/jobb/
Eksätra's goal is to offer individually tailored treatment in a safe, developmental, and homelike environment. You will be part of a dedicated team with great opportunities to make a difference for young people and their families. Does this sound interesting? Then read on and apply for the job today!
Eksätra HVB is a municipal treatment home for children and adolescents of school age with neuropsychiatric diagnoses or severe behavioral issues, often with problematic school absenteeism.
Eksätra HVB has space for six children and adolescents. The children and adolescents at Eksätra HVB are typically placed according to the Social Services Act (SoL). The staff includes social workers, leisure educators, behavioral scientists, psychologists, and treatment assistants. The facility also has its own chef.
Working hours are primarily during the day, but may also include some evenings during the week and every fourth weekend.
Job Description
The main task of the treatment provider is to implement the planned treatment with the youth and their network. This may involve everything from meetings with authorities to daily care and homework assistance. As a treatment provider, you will be primarily responsible for two enrolled youths.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a university degree in social work, behavioral science, or another education that the employer deems equivalent. The job requires a valid B driver's license.
We prefer candidates who have experience with the target group and with work in HVB settings. Relevant training such as motivational interviewing, systems theory, or low-arousal responses is considered an asset.
As a person, you are calm and composed in various situations and can focus on the right things. You are good at establishing new contacts as well as maintaining and developing relationships. The job suits you if you have strong collaboration skills and relate to others in a responsive and flexible manner.
Inquiries
If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Zorica Petkovic, Unit Manager, 018-727 23 29.
Union representatives: Akademikerförbundet SSR, Camilla Ahlsén Hoff, 018-727 24 34; Vision, Sofia Venemalm, 018-727 12 13.
If you have questions regarding the registration of your application, please contact the recruitment area: 018-727 68 24.
In your application, please state your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to provide proof of a valid work permit or be exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, as required by the Aliens Ordinance.
Employment with Uppsala Municipality may involve a military placement.