Youth Support Worker for Hallsberg Municipality

In Hallsberg Municipality, everyone is welcome, regardless of who you are, where you come from, and where you are headed. Hallsberg has good transportation links, nature-friendly housing, excellent preschools and primary schools, as well as a high school. Hallsberg is in an expansive phase with new residential construction and the establishment of new businesses. Approximately 16,000 residents live in the municipality. We are now looking for a Youth Support Worker for the Individual and Family Services in Hallsberg Municipality! About the Organization The Individual and Family Services in Hallsberg Municipality employs around 55 staff members, both men and women of varying ages and years of experience. The department includes the adult unit, which encompasses financial support, addiction care, outpatient care, and assistance case management. Within the child and family unit, there are investigation groups, family law specialists, foster care caseworkers, child advocates, and outpatient care. Job Responsibilities As a Youth Support Worker in the Individual and Family Services, you will work closely with our family therapists to provide the necessary support to young people. This involves close collaboration with both internal and external partners, with the school as a central partner. You will also conduct supportive conversations with both youths and their guardians. Furthermore, you will be working on: • Building relationships between the youth and their families • Breaking destructive networks and protecting against crime and substance abuse • Creating meaningful leisure activities and alternative environments • Reinstating a focus on education through an individualized plan The work takes place in the youth’s environment: at home, in youth clubs, in schools (if possible), at community centers, and through digital channels. A strong emphasis will be placed on presence, trust, and action. The work will also occur in the evenings. Qualifications We are looking for someone who is engaged, organized, and social, with an ease for establishing connections with people. You need to be independent and calm in your demeanor and have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written. Personal suitability for the position will be assessed. A B driver's license is required. Previous experience in similar assignments is preferred. Employee Collaboration in Hallsberg Municipality As an employee in Hallsberg Municipality, you are expected to actively collaborate with others to achieve the municipality's goals. Important foundational pillars of employment in Hallsberg Municipality include taking responsibility and contributing to the whole, being helpful and solution-oriented, respecting competencies and different perspectives, and maintaining open and clear communication. Additional Information The position is a project employment until October 30, 2026. The employment will be in collaboration with the youth clubs in Hallsberg. Employment rate: 100%. Hallsberg Municipality offers a wellness allowance as well as the possibility of a benefit bicycle and vacation exchange. Application The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025. If you have protected personal data, please do not apply through the recruitment system. Contact the hiring manager for information on how to proceed. We warmly welcome your application! Before an employment offer within the Social and Labor Market Administration can be made, an acceptable extract from the police criminal record must be presented. You will order an extract from the police website, "Check your own data in the criminal record." We kindly ask for no contacts regarding advertising or recruitment companies in connection with this advertisement. Union representatives can be reached through the municipality's contact center at Hallsberg Municipality, 0582-685000.