Valdemarsvik is an archipelago municipality in southern Östergötland located along the E22. We are a municipality with approximately 7,600 inhabitants today. We have all the advantages of a small municipality, with proximity to each other and short decision-making paths. We also have an outstanding natural environment with forests and the sea. A lot is happening in Valdemarsvik municipality and within our municipal organization with approximately 600 employees. Please read more about our municipality and our work at www.Valdemarsvik.se and take part in our Vision 2025.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you a driven and passionate leader who longs to make a real difference in working with children and young people? Do you have experience working with development management and knowledge development in the area of children and youth and want to use your expertise to create a collaborative model together with the education sector and Region Östergötland? Then you might be the one we're looking for!
About the Role
This role contains two parts: development leader and follow-up researcher.
As a development leader, you will play a central role in Östergötland in forming a collaborative model for children and youth in cooperation with Region Östergötland and Östergötland's education sectors. Your contribution will directly impact shaping the future society by creating better conditions for our next generations. The position is based in Valdemarsvik but has a connection to the R&D Center in Linköping (Research and Development), where innovation and knowledge development are in focus.
In the role of follow-up researcher for Valdemarsvik municipality, you will have a special assignment to support and analyze the municipality's ongoing development work. Through close dialogue with managers, employees, and collaboration partners, you will contribute to learning and reflection in daily work. The work is based on a child rights and holistic perspective, with the goal of creating sustainable structures for early and coordinated interventions.
Your Responsibilities:
Develop and lead projects aimed at forming a collaborative model for children and youth in Östergötland
Represent Social Services in collaboration with education in Östergötland and Region Östergötland
Contribute to knowledge development in Valdemarsvik municipality and spread good examples and experiences between municipalities in the county
Create participation, engagement, and consensus in work between different actors
QUALIFICATIONS
We Are Seeking Someone Who:
Has experience in work management and project management, preferably in areas related to children and youth
Academic doctoral degree in social or behavioral science, public health, social work, pedagogy, or equivalent field
Knowledge of or experience in follow-up research, evaluation, or other analytical activities
Has good knowledge of the Social Services Act and Education Act
Is a clear and inspiring communicator with the ability to create engagement and participation
Thinks strategically and has a broad perspective on issues, with the ability to anticipate and navigate future challenges
Ability to work both strategically and operationally, switching between holistic perspective and detailed analysis. Has a big heart for children's and young people's well-being and wants to help shape their future
It is meritorious if you have experience in:
Interprofessional and cross-sectoral collaboration
Implementation or change management
Scientific work, research collaboration, or publication
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We Offer You
• A meaningful and socially important assignment where you can influence the future of children and youth throughout Östergötland
• A creative and learning environment with strong roots in research and development
• Great opportunities to develop in your profession and build valuable networks