Description of the workplace:

Supported Services falls under the Health and Care division of Gjøvik Municipality. The service is based on providing varying levels of assistance in the home to adults and young people with various disabilities. Adapted services provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders. Health care and practical assistance/training are provided in staffed group homes/co-located residences with 24-hour care, as well as through outreach services based on individual hourly assignments and support for family members.

This position is currently affiliated with Biri 1, which is a co-located, 24-hour staffed care residence. Outpatient services are also provided to varying degrees based on hourly service orders. The on-call night shift position also provides home-visit services to individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders as needed. There is one awake and one on-call staff member on duty at night in the care facility; this is an on-call night shift position with shifts every third weekend.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide practical assistance and health and care services to individuals with diverse and complex needs
• You must be prepared to provide outreach services to people with mental health and/or substance use challenges as needed outside the assisted living facility
• Maintain records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Work every third weekend

Qualifications:

• License as a healthcare assistant; other relevant qualifications or experience may be considered
• You must be over 18 years of age
• Experience and commitment to this user group
• Good documentation skills required
• You must have a good command of Norwegian, both spoken and written
• Good teamwork skills; you must also be able to work well independently
• A valid police clearance certificate is required

Personal qualities:

• You focus on the user’s needs
• You contribute positively to the work environment and collaborate well with your colleagues
• You are forward-thinking, flexible, and eager to learn
• You have the ability to work independently, systematically, and with a clear focus on goals
• You have a strong ability to build trust and a sense of security

We offer:

• A positive and inclusive work environment
• A strong focus on user participation and self-determination
• Challenging and varied work tasks
• An exciting and interdisciplinary professional environment
• Focus on professional development
• Regular supervision meetings focused on professional development, as well as separate meetings for night shift staff
• Pension plan through KLP

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. the Public Administration Act § 25.

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.