Treatment Pedagogue Who Wants to Make a Difference

The Swedish National Board of Institutional Care (Statens institutionsstyrelse, SiS) is an authority responsible for individually tailored compulsory care for young people with complex psychosocial issues and for adults with substance abuse problems. SiS also administers secure care for youth. We operate youth homes and facilities for adults with substance abuse across the country. Working with us at SiS will make your professional life an exciting challenge. Regardless of where in our organization you work or what position you hold, you will help create life-changing impacts. SiS LVM Home Hessleby, located in a beautiful forest setting just outside Mariannelund, accommodates men with alcohol, drug, or mixed substance abuse issues. We have specific expertise in receiving clients with mental health issues or outwardly aggressive behavior. Our mission is to provide care for clients with special needs. Job Description Are you interested in helping create life-changing transformations for vulnerable individuals? Then the role of treatment educator at SiS is a meaningful challenge. As a treatment educator, you work in a team with treatment assistants and coordinators, and together you are responsible for ensuring that the youth and clients residing with us receive the security, care, and treatment they need. We often encounter individuals in crisis, which means you will engage in skilled care and motivational work while providing everyday support. Using your knowledge in care and treatment work, you actively contribute to the fulfillment of treatment plans. Documentation is a vital part of your work, contributing to legal security, planning, and monitoring our operations. You will help maintain safety according to our procedures and contribute to the smooth running of daily activities, including schooling, cleaning, meal preparation, and more. You will also be responsible for contact person duties. The role may include providing guidance to new employees and interns. This job is for you if you view the opportunity to work with vulnerable individuals in challenging life situations as a positive challenge. The work can often be demanding, but it is also stimulating, rewarding, and varied. Our vision is to be a place for change, which permeates our approach, our commitment, and our mindset. Working hours are scheduled during the day, evening, and weekends. As a new employee, you will undergo a basic training program at SiS lasting 10 weeks. The training combines theory with guided introduction and equips you for the treatment role within SiS. Qualifications To succeed in this role, you must have a strong positive view of humanity. You are motivated to help individuals in vulnerable life situations, sharing SiS's core values as a place of change. Furthermore, you possess a good ability to create engagement and participation among our youth. You are secure in yourself and can easily establish relationships with both youth and other staff members. You have strong communication skills and can maintain your composure in high-pressure situations. You are a team player and can manage conflicts constructively. You should also have: • A degree from a two-year post-secondary education at a folk high school or vocational university (KY/YH) focused on social/pedagogical treatment work or an equivalent education from a university that we assess as comparable • A valid driver's license (B) • Proficient Swedish language skills in both spoken and written form At SiS, we value good employee engagement. This means that you, as an employee, take responsibility for your work, contribute to development, and participate in effective collaboration. Read more about our employee engagement. Employment: This position is a permanent full-time position and begins with a six-month probationary period. Start date is negotiable. Application: We welcome you to register your application in our recruitment system by November 25, 2024. SiS actively works against all forms of discrimination and welcomes all applicants. For work at our institutions, SiS conducts background checks prior to hiring. In preparation for the recruitment process, the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care has made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly request not to be contacted by media salespeople, recruitment websites, or similar. Note: If you have protected personal information, do not apply through the recruitment system. Instead, contact the person listed as the contact person in the advertisement.