We are now looking for a support assistant for Aros Bak and Indoor Activities!

Aros is a daily activity program consisting of several units, most of which are located in the same building in Carlshem, but we also have a group based in the Nydala area. The target group has neuropsychiatric disabilities, mental health issues, and/or co-occurring conditions. Other disabilities as well as varioussubstance use disordersare also present.

Daily activities are intended to contribute to personal development and promote participation in society based on the participant’s needs and circumstances. The activities should include habilitation, opportunities for development, and production-oriented tasks. This is to enable meaningful employment in accordance with current legislation. The overall goal of daily activities is to develop the individual’s independence, create a sense of purpose, and provide opportunities for work.

At Aros Bak and Inomhustrivsel, participants work on household tasks such as baking,washing dishes, cleaning, and laundry. We deliver snacks based on orders from private individuals, associations, and companies. 

Your Responsibilities

You will plan, structure, support, supervise, and develop assignments and work tasks based on each individual’s needs, with the goal of creating a meaningful and stimulating daily routine. The work is characterized by flexibility, development, and security.

You will also be responsible for various administrative tasks, such as documentation, record-keeping, and drawing up implementation plans. Follow-up and evaluation are a natural part of the work process. We particularly value the ability to interact with the target group in a professional and respectful manner. Another key part of the role is to lead and work alongside participants to fulfill various client requests, with a focus on creating favorable conditions for increased independence and participation.

The program employs the following structured methods:

• Supported Employment (SE) with an emphasis on ABK (basic requirements of working life)
• An Independent Life (ESL)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

- Heavy lifting is involved; mobility aids must be used

- Smoking occurs in the workplace, so you should not have allergies

- Joint planning with other disability care services may occur

About You

You have strong collaboration skills and a professional demeanor toward participants, family members, and other stakeholders. You are committed, share our values, and work in a goal-oriented manner with a focus on continuous improvement. Since the program includes many different activities, it is important that you have a strong sense of initiative, are curious, and can make independent decisions. You must also be able to actively participate in outdoor activities regardless of the weather and handle physically demanding tasks when necessary. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

To communicate with clients and colleagues, as well as to write and review care documentation, you must have a good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written.

Requirements:

• Degree from a healthcare and social care program, a social work program, or other education deemed equivalent by the employer
• Experience working with the target group
• Class B driver’s license

Desirable:

• Experience working in or an interest in baking or kitchen work
• Experience working in daily activities programs or other roles where you provide guidance
• Knowledge and experience with Supported Employment (SE)
• Knowledge and experience with Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Knowledge and experience with Independent Living (ESL)

Other

To ensure that the candidates invited to an interview are those who best meet the requirements and qualifications for the position, we use screening questions. The questions are designed based on these requirements and qualifications. It is therefore important that you answer the questions thoroughly and that the skills you list are supported by the information in your resume. Incomplete or inadequate answers may result in your application not advancing in the process.

Before an offer of employment is made, we ask you to provide an extract from the police criminal records. This is done as the final step in the recruitment process.

NOTE! Do you have sensitive personal information? Please contact Recruitment Support at 090-16 10 99 or at rekrytering@umea.se, and they will assist you with a secure application process.

We warmly welcome your application!

About Umeå Municipality

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