School Counselor

Child and Student Health is the shared organization of the Child and Education Administration that provides health support to schools and, to some extent, to preschools in Östersund Municipality. Within the unit, school nurses, school doctors, counselors, psychologists, speech therapists, educators, and special teachers/special educators with expertise work together. A total of approximately 55 employees work within the unit. Child and Student Health also includes Special Education at Hospitals and a Skolfam team. Your New Job As a school counselor, you will be organized under the Child and Student Health unit where your manager is located. You will be placed at one or more schools, with the principal as your supervisor, and you will be part of the schools' student health teams. You will be part of a network with other school counselors at Child and Student Health. You will meet regularly for supervision, collaboration, professional development, and collegial learning. As a school counselor, you work from a holistic perspective on the student in their context: school, home, and leisure. The mission of student health involves supporting schools in their promotional and preventive work, as well as supporting students' development towards the school's goals. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you contribute your specific expertise and knowledge. Start Date: As soon as possible Common Tasks • Provide psychosocial expertise as support in educational work and in the overall planning of student health activities. • Conduct conversations such as support, motivational, and crisis talks. • Participate in the work with the school's structure and organization regarding values and equal treatment. • Supervise and consult with school staff. • At the principal's request, investigate and assess the social and psychosocial situation of individual students. • Contribute knowledge about risk and protective factors for students' health, social situation, learning, and development. • Utilize knowledge about students' general psychosocial health and social situation in the broader work of student health. Your Qualifications Requirements • Degree in Social Work • Previous experience as a school counselor • Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written • Driver's license • Computer proficiency Meritorious • Experience using ProRenata • Knowledge of current legislation We Are Looking For You We are looking for someone who collaborates well and easily builds relationships. You are professional and respectful in your interactions with students, guardians, and colleagues. You have the ability to work independently, prioritize effectively within your role, and delineate tasks in relation to other professions and activities. Recruitment Process In this recruitment, we will ask you for a criminal record extract. Interviews may occur on an ongoing basis. 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 request them if you are invited for an interview. Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to this announcement and therefore requests no contact from recruitment firms or advertisement sellers. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers 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 Child and Education Administration Change the world for real! Working with all children and young people in Östersund means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.