About this role
Vacancy: Deputy Case Manager LSS at the Social Services Unit
Your Role
The assignment includes informing, investigating, assessing needs, making decisions about interventions, and following up on decisions according to the Social Services Act (SoL) and the Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS). You will also collaborate with various service providers and adjacent areas of operation.
We work with needs assessment using the IBIC model, which highlights the user's needs, activities, and participation.
Documentation according to SoL and LSS is performed in the Lifecare Handläggare system.
Ordinary housing is strongly emphasized as the natural starting point for interventions, which increases the conditions for individuals to remain and feel secure in their natural environment.
Your Knowledge and Experience
We are seeking a social worker/social pedagogue with 15 hp in social law or another equivalent higher education including 15 hp in social law, as assessed by the employer.
You should have good knowledge and experience in administrative decision-making and documentation requirements in the field. You are knowledgeable about LSS legislation.
Your personal qualities include independence, initiative, ability to create trustworthy encounters, and collaborative skills. You have an interest in and are attentive to individual needs.
You have good knowledge of the LSS target group.
As a person, you are an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing, and are skilled at creating good, trusting relationships with colleagues and collaboration partners.
We believe you will thrive in a workplace where you can be flexible and engaged, and that you perform well working both individually and in groups.
You take initiative and are driven in your work process, with a good ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
We seek someone who is stimulated by challenges and can manage stress.
Meritorious candidates have good knowledge of the IBIC method (Individual Needs in Center) and experience documenting using this method.
Great importance will be placed on collaborative ability and personal suitability.
Your Future Workplace
The Social Services Unit is one of three units within the Individual and Family Services Department of the Social Administration.
The unit offers various benefits including the possibility of one day of remote work per week, flex-time agreement, wellness subsidies, and membership in the Recreation Association.
Additional Information for Applicants
A personal vehicle driver's license is required.
Interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period.
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