Kraftverket is a newly started organization that serves as an open meeting place for people over 18 who need support and guidance to find their way in society and in life.
Here, visitors can get help to understand information, learn about what support is available and how to get it, discover the association life in Umeå and find ways to work, education or rehabilitative efforts. The organization offers a safe and inclusive environment where people can take steps towards greater independence and participation.
We now need to complete our team!
Your tasks
With us at Kraftverket, you can be part of making a real difference. We support people over the age of 18 to break isolation, become part of a context, strengthen their mental health and take steps towards work, study or other employment. With us, you will be an important part of a committed team that creates positive changes in people's lives every day.
In the role you will, among other things:
Coordinate and plan activities together with colleagues and other professionals.
Providing support, advice and guidance on issues related to everyday life, health and community contacts.
Leading activities that promote community, participation and self-development
Helping participants to find the right support and opportunities in the community.
Working hours are during the day, evenings. Weekends may occur.
About you
You have a relevant university education, for example in social work, behavioral science or pedagogy. We are also looking for you who are a trained assistant nurse with relevant further education, for example case management or support pedagogy. You have experience of working with people who live with mental illness, neuropsychiatric disabilities or are in socially vulnerable life situations.
It is an advantage if you have experience of working in similar activities or have experience of coordinating efforts between different authorities and care providers. It is also an advantage if you have worked with business development and with people with harmful use or dependence.
To thrive and succeed in the role, we believe that you are a communicative, solution-oriented and creative person. You should be able to handle difficult conversations and deal with people with challenging or demanding behaviors in a respectful and professional manner when needed. We value your ability to take initiative, to work in a team and to have a structured approach. We attach great importance to personal suitability.
The position requires you to have a good command of spoken and written Swedish and a good command of English.
We would like to see that you have a B-driving license as co-planning with other activities takes place, but it is not a requirement.
Other information
To ensure that the candidates invited to interview best match the requirements and qualifications sought for the position, we use selection questions. These questions are directly linked to the job profile and are answered when you submit your application. It is therefore important that you answer the selection questions carefully and do not refer to your CV or cover letter.
PLEASE NOTE! Do you have protected personal data? Please contact Recruitment Support on 090-16 10 99 or at
rekrytering@umea.se, and they will help you with a secure application process.
A warm welcome with your application!
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. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us?
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