The field group is part of Umeå Social Services and belongs to the Prevention Unit. The group conducts preventive and relationship-building work through outreach efforts in public environments where young people spend time. The aim is to identify young people at risk at an early stage, i.e. young people who are at risk of harm based on the environments and contexts they are in. The field team meets young people who are at risk of developing unfavorably in various ways. Our mission is to pay attention to their individual needs and mediate contact to the right support measures. This may involve, for example, parental contact, Ingången alcohol and drug counseling, child and adolescent psychiatry, youth clinic or social services' exercise of authority. The target group is young people in Umeå municipality aged 12-20, with a particular focus on young people under 18. We are now looking for a new colleague to join our dedicated team! Your tasks The field team operates at three levels to meet the needs identified through outreach work; community, group and individual level: The community level includes the Field Team's general outreach work in the various environments. This means that you work with activities such as lectures/parent meetings/information and opinion-forming initiatives. As well as information/knowledge within your own organization and cooperation with other professional groups. The group level can be general work aimed at the youth group as a whole. For example, it may involve a cohort of pupils who will have theme days or drug prevention work in which you participate. It can also involve targeted work aimed at groups of young people who are at greater risk of adverse development. Another important part of the Field Group's work is to bring parents together for concern meetings. This happens when you and your colleagues have concerns about a particular group of young people. At the individual level, the aim is to identify and refer young people who are at risk and prevent further unfavorable development. This can be done through motivational conversations and activities with the young person concerned and through concern discussions with parents. The work is based on the relationship between the young person and you as a "field worker" and is built up through the contact established in the outreach work. Working hours are day, evening and weekend. About you We are looking for you who have good cooperation and initiative skills. You are open, positive and have the ability to see opportunities. In the role of field educator, you work outreach and thrive in an outgoing role where you get to use your commitment, drive and initiative. The work can often be unpredictable and requires flexibility and the ability to prioritize. It also involves very stimulating, meaningful and challenging tasks with the opportunity to influence the work together with colleagues in the group. You are communicative, responsive and able to build good relationships. Great importance is attached to personal suitability. Requirements Degree in social work or other education deemed equivalent by the employer Experience in social work with young people and families Experience in collaborating with other professions Experience of leading meetings and informing/lecturing to larger groups Good knowledge of the Swedish language Valid extract from the criminal record as a result of the law on suitability control B driving license Meritorious Further training in the field of substance abuse and addiction and/or criminality Experience working with young people with a neuropsychiatric diagnosis Experience working with people from different cultures We look forward to receiving your application! Other information To ensure that the candidates invited to interview are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications of the post, we use selection questions. It is therefore important that you answer the questions in detail and that the skills you indicate are supported by information in your CV. Incomplete or inadequate answers may result in your application being rejected. 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. About Umeå municipality Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments and together we work to make Umeå grow with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, transparency, trust and continuous improvement. Together with us, you get to work in socially important assignments where you contribute to Umeå continuing to be safe, secure and fun. Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich range of experiences and opportunities. We are a city of associations and culture that offers a richer Umeå life even outside work. Here you can find out what it is like to live in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta We will become more and therefore we are looking for you? Do you also want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html and good development opportunities for lifelong learning. And jobs that are important to all those who live and work here. We look forward to hearing from you.