Support Educator

Would you like to work in a small municipality with great opportunities? A warm welcome to us at Munkedal Municipality! The mission of the Welfare Administration is to assist individuals who, due to age, disabilities, financial issues, or family problems, require various forms of support and help. The Welfare Administration consists of the municipal primary care unit and three departments: care and support, assistance, and IFO (individual and family care). The care and support department includes units within elderly care and home care. The support department encompasses LSS (Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments). The IFO department consists of social services, the labor market unit, social psychiatry, and the assistance unit. Municipal primary care includes rehabilitation and home healthcare. Do you want a varied and meaningful role where your contribution makes a difference? We are currently seeking a driven and positive support pedagogue. Centrumvägen 8 is a service residence according to LSS, catering to individuals with functional variations. As a support pedagogue with us, you will work in a team that includes an activity pedagogue, support pedagogue, and support assistants. We focus on the individual's needs and the operation is based on respect for self-determination, participation, and influence. We are looking for someone who is motivated to help develop the quality and pedagogical content of our services, with a strong focus on our users. We offer you Continuous professional development and activities that create conditions for a good working environment. The health of our employees is important to us, both at work and outside of it; therefore, we offer a generous wellness allowance, discounts on gym memberships, and access to the training facility Styrkan. Job Description The primary tasks involve supporting individuals with various disabilities. As a support pedagogue, you will participate in the user-centered daily work but will also play a central role in the pedagogical development of the operation, both at the individual and group levels. Together with the work team, you will establish, implement, and follow up on implementation plans and routine descriptions. As a support pedagogue, you will guide and ensure that documentation is carried out according to applicable regulations. You will be responsible for seeking new pedagogical knowledge, serving as a role model in pedagogical work, and maintaining a reflective approach. In collaboration with the unit manager and activity pedagogue, you will develop working methods and, if necessary, lead certain pedagogical meetings with the work group. You will also support your colleagues in planning and implementing activities together with users. As part of your work, you will collaborate with other stakeholders such as licensed personnel, guardians, and relatives. The position includes delegated tasks from licensed healthcare professionals, such as medication management. We are looking for someone who - has post-secondary specialization in the field of disabilities (at least 200 KY credits or equivalent to 60 university credits) or other education/experience that the employer deems equivalent. - has the ability to understand and address the various support needs of users and how this affects daily living. - is comfortable working under delegation from licensed healthcare professionals. - can express themselves well in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, as documentation and the establishment of implementation plans are part of the job. - previous experience as a support pedagogue is an advantage, as is experience with IBIC, AAC, and low-arousal approaches. Your personal qualities are important to us, and we will place great emphasis on them. We value your security and stability, as well as your ability to take responsibility and plan work in a structured manner. You have a strong commitment to the target group and good collaboration skills, where you are willing to share your experiences and are open to new knowledge. It is essential that you have a respectful demeanor and a humble approach towards those we meet. We also see that you are creative and have the ability to translate theory into practice together with your work group. We would like to inform you that - The position involves scheduled working hours during the day, evening, on-call shifts, and weekends. - A criminal record check is required and must be presented at the interview if applicable. - Interviews will be conducted continuously throughout the recruitment process. The position will be filled subject to the necessary decisions being made. To be considered for employment, you must, at the time of the interview: - present a valid ID - provide a copy of your diploma/certificate if necessary - have the right to work in Sweden and be able to present a valid work permit - provide a valid driver's license if necessary - present a valid professional license if necessary For certain appointments, a security clearance will be conducted. If you are considered for such a position, you must: - undergo and pass a security clearance In some cases, you may need to be a Swedish citizen, but having a foreign background is welcome. We value the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization and therefore encourage applicants with different backgrounds and life