About this role
At Familjelotsen in Östersund Municipality, you have the opportunity to work with early and voluntary support measures for families with children aged 0–17 years.
No assistance decision is required from us. Our goal is to provide the right support as early as possible.
We are now looking for two family counselors for temporary positions who want to work with support for children, youth, and their parents.
Start date: Immediately or as agreed, and the position will last until the regular employee returns to work, which is planned for October 31, 2026, and February 28, 2027.
Your new job
As a family counselor, you primarily work with parents who seek support themselves. You provide parenting support in individual sessions and, if you have the right qualifications, also in group settings through parenting groups or support groups for children.
You will meet residents both physically and digitally, for example, via video meetings or the app "Mitt val – Mitt stöd."
Part of the job also involves contributing to development initiatives related to the new social services act.
Collaboration with other stakeholders such as preschools, schools, child health services, child and adolescent psychiatry, the region, and civil society is an important part of the assignment and something we aim to strengthen further in the future.
The position is during daytime hours with some evening work.
Common tasks
• Conduct individual sessions with parents and other important adults in children's lives.
• Lead support or parenting groups (if qualified).
• Meet residents in various settings, such as open preschools.
• Staff telephone hours and contact those who reach out to us.
• Administer and coordinate group activities.
• Contribute to developing the service towards even more accessible parenting support.
Your qualifications
Requirements
• Degree in social work, education, or another higher education qualification deemed equivalent.
• Experience working with parenting or child support initiatives.
• Good computer skills and experience with documentation.
• Proficient in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• A criminal record check is required upon employment.
Meritorious
• Training or experience in parenting support, such as group leader training, ICDP/Guiding Interactions, or Signs of Safety.
• Experience working in settings close to residents, such as open preschools or schools.
• Experience collaborating with preschools, schools, and child health services.
• Experience in digital development and accessibility adaptation of support forms.
• Experience working on projects.
We are looking for you
You have a strong child perspective, good empathetic skills, and are an active listener who is confident in yourself. You find it easy to collaborate with others but are also self-driven and take responsibility for moving your work forward. You thrive in an environment where development and co-creation are important goals, and where you can use your holistic view to see connections and make thoughtful assessments.
Working preventively and promotively inspires you, especially in a context shaped by the new social services act. You are creative and contribute new ideas and solutions, while also being structured, able to prioritize your work, and flexible when situations change.
You have an interest in digital working methods and a willingness to learn new things. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
A message from your future manager
With us, you will have the chance to contribute your expertise while developing in a warm and engaged team. We look forward to welcoming you to Familjelotsen!
How the recruitment process works
We ask that you attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Transcripts/certificates do not need to be sent at this stage. We will ask you to provide them if you progress to an interview.
Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to this announcement and therefore requests no calls from recruitment firms or ad sellers.
What do we offer?
Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness grants or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a variety of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Employee Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html
About the Social and Labor Market Administration
Working with heart means helping to create conditions for everyone in Östersund to live a simpler, richer, and safer life. With us, this can mean working with residents of all ages within open care, labor market services, and social services. It is important. For real.