Career Counselor at Navigator

Sollentuna Municipality The Education Office in Sollentuna is responsible, on behalf of the Education Committee, for the school forms of preschool, primary school, adapted primary school, secondary school, and adapted secondary school. Approximately 19,000 children and students are registered in the municipality. Our vision is to become Sweden's best school municipality. Sollentuna's municipal schools achieve good student results and have high safety figures thanks to fantastic employees. By using research and proven pedagogical methods, we aim for even higher quality to stimulate children's and young people's creativity and learning. In our schools, students should achieve excellent study results and develop the competencies and abilities required for future studies and professional life. We are now seeking a skilled Study and Career Counselor for our Navigator program! Navigator is Sollentuna Municipality's service for young people between 16 and 20 years old who are outside of school and employment. We provide guidance and individually tailored support to help them move forward towards studies, internships, work, or a meaningful daily life. Do you want to make a difference for young people? As a Study and Career Counselor at Navigator, you will have the opportunity to combine professional guidance work with social engagement in a service where every interaction makes a difference. Job Description As a Study and Career Counselor within the Municipal Activity Responsibility (KAA), you have an important mission: to support young people between 16 and 20 years old who are outside of studies and employment through guidance and motivation conversations. You help young people explore their opportunities, strengthen their motivation, and find their own path forward – towards studies, internships, work, or other meaningful activities. The position is located at the Education Office, within the Support and Development department. - Map young people's needs and interests, and establish action plans together with them - Create trusting relationships with young people and offer in-depth guidance conversations - Motivate return to studies, internships, work, or other interventions - Conduct continuous conversations and follow up on interventions - Work proactively to contact young people covered by KAA - Collaborate with schools, social services, employment agencies, healthcare, civil society, and other actors - Document work according to applicable guidelines and contribute to statistics and follow-up Qualifications - Academic degree in Study and Career Counseling - Experience working within KAA, social services, secondary school, or labor market interventions - Experience working with young people aged 16-20 - Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish Merits - Training in motivational interviewing (MI), coaching approach, or similar methods - Knowledge of neuropsychiatric disabilities, mental health, and other factors affecting young people's establishment - Multilingualism - Good knowledge of the school system, study and career paths, and youth conditions - Experience working proactively, individually, and relationship-based - Driver's license (B) Personal Qualities - Confident and empathetic - Independent but also a good team player - Engaged and solution-focused - Structured in work methods and documentation - Relationship-building and motivating when interacting with young people We Offer We offer an exciting assignment in a workplace with an important societal mission. At Navigator, you will be part of a team with high competence in various areas. You will be an important person in our organization and work closely with your colleagues and other staff at the Education Office. With commitment, we grow together – we create value and make Sollentuna a little better every day. We want to give you the opportunity to influence, develop, grow in your professional role, and enjoy working with your colleagues. We are looking for someone who is innovative, responsible, and welcoming. Equality and diversity are important to us, and we need different competencies in our operations. Welcome to us! The position is a permanent full-time employment. We apply individual salary setting. Welcome with your application! Welcome to Sollentuna – a municipality in the midst of opportunities! Together, we make Sollentuna better every day for our residents, businesses, and organizations. We have clear and ambitious goals to create security, welfare, and sustainable growth. We offer you a meaningful and fun job in a stable environment with high ambitions. With us, you'll find fantastic colleagues who want to make a difference for others. We are now seeking someone who is innovative, responsible, and welcoming. Join us on the journey to create Sweden's most attractive municipality! Contact Persons Jenny Collins, Navigator Service Manager, tel 08-579 212