Help develop the future of elderly care in Umeå! Elderly care in Umeå municipality wants to be a resource that frees and strengthens people's ability to live an independent life in proximity and interaction. We are now looking for three coordinators (social workers) who want to be involved in starting up a completely new branch within our digitization team with a focus on housing placement for special housing. You will have the opportunity to help shape a new branch of the business from scratch in close collaboration with a strong interprofessional team. As a Residential Placement Coordinator, you will be a central link in the process of matching the individual's needs with the right place in special housing. You will collaborate with other team members to develop and implement digital solutions that support the entire chain from application and investigation to offer and move into special housing. You contribute to creating clear and legally secure processes for housing placement, where digital tools are used to streamline the flow of information, follow up waiting lists and facilitate communication between administrators, housing placement officers and operations. About us The Digital Care unit is currently responsible for installing digital solutions in the home and for supporting people in the use of digital technology. We already have IT technicians who work practically with installation, service and support. Our digitization team consists of business developers, project managers, coordinators and IT technicians. Together, we work both strategically and practically to create solutions that work in everyday life and existing processes. We believe in technology that creates real value for both citizens and employees and in collaboration as a key to success. We offer a workplace where collaboration, development and legal certainty are at the center, as well as continuous support and skills development. Why choose us? You will be involved in starting up a new line of business and running a socially important mission in line with the rapid digital development. A flexible, learning and development environment with a strong citizen focus. Plenty of room for innovation, cross-professional collaboration and personal initiative. Duties and responsibilities As a Housing Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for working closely with case managers and other stakeholders to ensure that people with special housing decisions receive the right support throughout the process. You will keep up to date with waiting lists, offer housing based on the individual's needs and have initial conversations with the individual and relatives to inform about the process and create security before moving. The work also involves gathering additional information, documenting decisions and following up on cases where someone declines an offered place. You contribute to developing and improving routines and digital tools for housing placement, always with a focus on legal certainty and individual adaptation according to current legislation. In addition to this, other tasks may also be relevant such as collaborating in the digitization team, supervising colleagues, participating in development work and contributing to creating innovative solutions for the future of elderly care. Qualifications Degree in social work or equivalent higher education. Good knowledge of the Social Services Act, publicity and confidentiality and administrative law. Experience of handling and professionally dealing with people in vulnerable situations. Very good digital skills, including the ability to manage relevant systems, digital tools and platforms independently and effectively. Very good written communication skills in Swedish, including the ability to write clear, structured and appropriate reports, supporting documents and documentation. Ability to lead, collaborate and drive change in an organization. Strong interest in digital development and innovation in health and social care. Flexibility and ability to work both independently and in teams. B driving license. We attach great importance to personal qualities. About the positions We offer permanent full-time positions (3 positions) to start up our new unit. Access based on agreement. Working hours may vary according to the needs of the business and may include working outside office hours. We check the ID documents/valid work permit of all candidates we interview. Welcome with your application already today! About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has about 440 managers and the business is divided into eight administrations. 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