Would you like to work for the largest child welfare service in the Innlandet region?

Gjøvik and Land Child Welfare Service/Gjøvik Intermunicipal Child Welfare Emergency Unit has a full-time (100%) permanent position available as a child welfare consultant in the intake/emergency unit.

We need more talented people to build our team dedicated to children and families. We are an intermunicipal child welfare service with Gjøvik as the host municipality for Gjøvik, Nordre Land, and Søndre Land municipalities. Our office is located at Gjøvik’s Tak, Øverby. We also serve as the host municipality for the intermunicipal emergency child welfare service for Gjøvik, Nordre and Søndre Land, as well as Østre and Vestre Toten and Gran municipalities.

The service currently consists of approximately 60 employees, making it the largest child welfare service in the Innlandet region. Our size and structure give us a unique opportunity to offer specialization and in-depth professional expertise in various areas of case management, as well as strong support functions. 

We are a committed and dedicated child welfare service that likes to roll up our sleeves; through openness, quality, and warmth, we create lasting change. We work to ensure children and young people’s right to a safe and caring upbringing. With us, you’ll be part of a skilled and interdisciplinary team that makes a difference in children’s lives.

In the Intake and Emergency Child Welfare Unit, we need someone who is confident and professional when interacting with children and families who need help right now. We’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic and flexibility regarding both job responsibilities and work hours. You seek effective solutions in challenging work situations. In the Intake and Child Welfare On-Call Unit, you’ll work rotating shifts consisting of day shifts, evening shifts with on-call duty (on-call at home), and combination shifts every third weekend that include both active shifts and on-call duty. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Case management in accordance with the Child Welfare Act
• Guide and assist children and families in crises and emergency situations
• Answering and handling inquiries on the on-call phone
• Providing guidance to partner agencies
• Collaborating with other agencies
• Initiating and implementing necessary emergency measures
• Testify before the Child Welfare and Health Board and other judicial bodies as needed
• Participate in the service’s development efforts to establish an open and accessible child welfare service
• Contribute to professional development

Qualifications:

• Requires a three-year college degree in social work (child welfare/social work)
• Another relevant bachelor’s degree with relevant practical experience may substitute for the requirement of a bachelor’s degree in child welfare/social work
• Relevant continuing education totaling at least 30 credits or a master’s degree is desirable
• Experience in frontline child welfare or on-call child welfare duty is desirable
• Experience with emergency response from other relevant services for children and youth may also be considered
• Competence and/or experience in the use of digital tools and work processes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Personal suitability and team dynamics will be emphasized when weighing qualifications and personal qualities. Seniority will not be given significant weight.
• Class B driver’s license
• Valid police clearance required

Personal qualities:

• You have strong communication skills and can convey information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• You remain calm and professional when dealing with emergencies and families who need immediate assistance
• You work in a structured and systematic manner, even under time pressure
• You have a high work capacity and are flexible regarding tasks and working hours
• You are positive, committed, and enjoy working on and collaborating to solve complex issues both internally and externally
• You are a team player who values and contributes to a positive work environment
• You have strong written communication skills and can document child welfare assessments in a precise and understandable manner
• You have good collaboration skills and enjoy working independently and taking responsibility
• Personal suitability and team composition are given significant weight

We offer:

• A supportive and engaged work environment with a focus on professional development
• Comprehensive onboarding for new hires
• A fulfilling workday with a high degree of autonomy
• Spacious and modern offices
• Free parking
• Company cars for business travel
• Individual agreement on compensation for unfavorable working hours
• Mentoring
• Focus on professional and personal development with flexible opportunities for continuing education
• Comprehensive insurance and pension plans
• Strong cooperation between the employer, employee representatives, and safety representatives

Exceptions to public disclosure must be justified:

Gjøvik Municipality practices a policy of greater transparency, cf. the Public Administration Act § 11.

This means that all applicants are listed on a public applicant list. Special circumstances must exist to be granted an exemption, cf. Section 25 of the Public Administration Act.

Application:

All applications must be submitted electronically via our application system. 

We strive for a diverse work environment and encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, ethnic background, religion, disability, or age.

Link to the application form: Apply here