Vestre Toten Municipality has approximately 13,500 residents and is the largest industrial municipality in the Innlandet region, home to the Raufoss Business Park, which employs over 3,000 people and is experiencing strong growth and development.

The NAV office is located in pleasant facilities adjacent to the town hall in Raufoss. The office is divided into two departments and has about 40 permanent positions.

2 x Youth Counselor in full-time (100%) permanent positions at NAV Vestre Toten

The positions are permanent, with a start date to be agreed upon.

In addition to these two positions, we are simultaneously advertising a corresponding position in the state sector. The positions have exactly the same job duties but different employers and terms of employment. You must apply for the position that corresponds to the type of employment you prefer, or for both if you wish to be considered for both the state and municipal positions.

We are looking for two dedicated youth counselors with strong interpersonal skills.

At NAV, we work every day to reduce youth exclusion and give more people the opportunity to succeed in work and education—an important social mission we’re proud of. Now you have the opportunity to be part of this work and help young people find their way into the workforce. We are looking for two youth counselors who want to make a difference and who are motivated by providing close, holistic support to young people. With us, you’ll be an important source of support for young people during a vulnerable phase of their lives, helping to find effective solutions together with each individual.

Are you the kind of person who sees opportunities where others see challenges—and who doesn’t give up until young people succeed?

Job Responsibilities

• Support young people in accordance with the Youth Guarantee: You will be the young person’s primary point of contact and ensure close, coordinated, and comprehensive support centered on the young person’s goals and active participation
• Motivate and guide: You see opportunities where others see challenges, and work purposefully to support young people in entering the workforce or pursuing education
• Ensure progress in your own portfolio: Through assessment, follow-up, and structured work, you contribute to the development and progression of each young person
• Build relationships and open doors: You collaborate closely with employers and other partners to create concrete opportunities for young people
• Collaborate across disciplines: You work together with schools, health care providers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure comprehensive and high-quality services
• Practice sound case management: You safeguard young people’s rights through professionally sound work, while also seeing the person behind the case
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts through Lean
• Participate in staffing the public service desk

Nav is an organization in constant development, and job responsibilities may change

Qualifications:

You must have:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent (at least three years) in higher education, preferably in child welfare or social work
• Good Norwegian language skills. If your native language is not Norwegian, you must provide documentation of a proficiency level equivalent to B2
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to convey information clearly and comprehensibly
• Strong digital skills and the ability to quickly adapt to digital systems
• Class B driver’s license

You should have:

• Experience with mentoring and change management focused on young people
• Experience with interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral collaboration
• Knowledge of NAV’s social mission and relevant regulations

Personal qualities

• You collaborate well and contribute positively to the work environment
• You are able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• You are flexible and thrive in a varied and at times unpredictable workday
• You take responsibility for your own professional development and share knowledge with colleagues

Personal suitability will be emphasized during the selection process.

We offer

• Exciting and meaningful work with an important social mission.
• A positive work environment with skilled and dedicated colleagues in pleasant offices in Raufoss
• Flexible working hours and the option for a hybrid work schedule within our guidelines
• Free parking
• Peer mentoring
• A good pension plan through KLP

• Salary in accordance with the Main Collective Bargaining Agreement in the KS sector.
• Employment on standard municipal terms, including a mandatory pension plan with a 2% deduction.

We encourage you to apply online

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If you do not wish your application to be made public, please explain why. This is a requirement under Section 25 of the Public Administration Act. We would also like to point out that an application may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included on applicant lists.

Certified copies of diplomas and certificates will be provided only upon request.

Application deadline: August 9, 2026

Contact Person

Marianne Rodian Zaferi, Department Head, 91702009/ marianne.rodian.zaferi@nav.no

Elin Sandvik, Subject Matter Expert, 91335540/ elin.sandvik@nav.no