About this role
The Social Administration of Bollebygd is now expanding its operations with a family therapist who will belong to the Resource Unit. Currently, the Resource Unit has 16 employees working in various areas such as preventive work, family therapy, addiction care, support for relatives, family centers, family counseling, integration, labor market initiatives, and youth development, including the management of a youth center.
Bollebygd, a young and expanding municipality, has future potential characterized by a holistic view, sustainable development, and growth. The municipality employs around 650 staff members and undertakes some of Sweden's most important assignments. Children's learning, quality care and support, sustainable community development, and environmental issues are just a few examples. The municipality strives to be an attractive employer where employee participation and leadership are characterized by involvement and opportunities for influence.
Bollebygd has nearly 10,000 residents and is geographically well-located just 30 minutes from Gothenburg, Borås, and Alingsås. The municipality offers a rich outdoor life with ski slopes, beautiful hiking trails, and a golf course in a manor setting. Bollebygd has well-developed services with good quality and a vibrant business community with over 1,000 entrepreneurs. For more information, please visit bollebygd.se.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The position involves providing advice, support, and treatment for children and adolescents and their parents or other significant relationships. We focus on the new social services law, where we are investing even more in services without means testing. As a therapist, we also offer service conversations to residents.
As a family therapist, you will tailor interventions based on the needs identified in the assessment of children and youth, as well as the changes the family wishes to make in their lives. We meet families in our facilities, in their home environment, and at other locations. Most of our work is conducted during office hours, with some late afternoons and early evenings.
The intervention is always based on the needs of children and youth. Examples of tasks may include improving communication and relationships among family members, strengthening parenting skills, and establishing better routines at home.
In this role, you will receive methodological support and process supervision.
QUALIFICATIONS
Requirements:
• Degree in Social Work or another bachelor's degree deemed equivalent by the employer
• Valid driver's license (B)
Meritorious:
• Experience working with youth and adults
• Experience in family therapy
• Experience in public authority work related to children, youth, or adults
• Experience working with parenting programs
• Training in MI (Motivational Interviewing), LAB (Low Arousal Approach), or FFT (Functional Family Therapy)
You are driven, independent, responsible, flexible, and have an easy time collaborating and building relationships with children, youth, and adults, as well as with other professionals. You enjoy varied assignments and can be flexible based on situational needs. You have a systemic approach that views the family as a whole.
The position requires a strong ability to express yourself verbally and in writing.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.
OTHER
We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds.
For those applying for a position involving work with children, you will need to provide a criminal record extract before employment.
Before a potential employment, you must present a valid passport or national ID for verification of identity and citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must be able to present a valid residence/work permit or demonstrate that you are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit.
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Selection and interviews may occur on an ongoing basis.
We warmly welcome your application!