Description of Operations

The Functional Support Department offers support and services to children, youth, and adults with disabilities. We work in accordance with the Act Concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments (LSS) and the Social Services Act to strengthen individuals’ independence, security, and participation. The department provides daily activities, special-service housing, housing for social support, supported and service-based housing, short-term housing for children, recreational activities, respite and companion services, and personal assistance.  The Functional Support Department makes a real difference in people’s everyday lives and creates the conditions for an independent and meaningful life.

Job Responsibilities

Höken’s daily activities program works with service users who receive support under the LSS. Your role is to provide tailored educational support based on each service user’s needs, circumstances, and interests to develop their ability to live independently and participate in society. You will be responsible for educational planning in consultation with other staff members and with support from the Educational Team within Functional Support. We use, among other things, visual aids and AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication). Your work also includes providing care for service users.

Qualifications

You have training as a support educator, special education teacher, recreation educator, or other training deemed equivalent by the employer. Experience within the LSS service area is a plus. You bring a calm and steady demeanor, great patience, and are empathetic. Flexibility is a major asset, as you’ll need to adapt your work smoothly to the service user’s daily condition and changing circumstances. We place great importance on your willingness to collaborate and your commitment to maintaining good relationships with colleagues, family members, and guardians. You must be able to express yourself well, both verbally and in writing, in Swedish. The job involves physical activities with service users, so you must have basic physical fitness and an interest in planning and carrying out activities. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered an asset when applying for employment with Gällivare Municipality.

A Class B driver’s license is required.

Upon hiring, a criminal background check must be provided.

Work Hours/Duration

Permanent, full-time (100%) daytime position. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

Monthly salary. We use individual salary setting; please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date/Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be provided upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

The start date is to be agreed upon.

Application deadline: September 14, 2026

Further Information

Unit Manager Jeanette Johansen

0970–818 734

Jeanette.Johansen@gallivare.se

Union Representatives

Vision

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training, group exercise, and Dundret.
• Wellness hour.
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Allowance.”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)

We warmly welcome your application!