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The Municipality of Qeqertalik is seeking a case worker for the Children and Youth Department in Aasiaat, to begin on October 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

Duties and responsibilities will include, among other things:

  • Handling cases involving children and adolescents, including the recording and documentation of relevant information.
  • Obtaining the necessary information in connection with case processing involving children and adolescents.
  • Implementation of relevant measures for children, youth, and families, including the development of action plans and the conduct of social work assessments.
  • Conducting interviews with children, adolescents, and families.
  • Handling of placement cases within the framework of the law, including planning and managing the cases in a responsible manner, as well as collaborating with parents and prospective placement facilities. Modifying placements, as well as providing support and overseeing the placement process itself.
  • Individualized supervision of children placed outside the home
  • Handling Reports
  • Participation in on-call and standby duty arrangements outside normal working hours.

Qualifications:

  • A qualified social worker or someone with another relevant educational background.
  • Experience working with people with disabilities, including experience providing support in accordance with the legislation on assistance for children and adults with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of how to use computers and relevant work tools. 
  • I am reliable, responsible, meticulous, and a team player.
  • Mental resilience is a requirement for this position.

Salary and Employment Conditions:

Salary and employment terms are governed by the collective bargaining agreement in effect between Naalakkersuisut and the authorized bargaining organization at the time of hire.

Housing

Staff housing may be provided for this position; a security deposit, rent, utility charges, etc., will be paid in accordance with the rules in effect at any given time regarding rent payments for properties owned by the Government of Greenland and the municipality, etc., in Greenland. For further information on rent, including utility costs and similar expenses, please refer to the information at: www.ini@ini.gl.

If permanent staff housing cannot be made available immediately upon starting employment, employees entitled to vacant housing will be offered temporary vacant housing, for which A-tax on fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with applicable law. 

OR The start date depends on when staff housing becomes available. Travel expenses for moving to the new location and moving expenses for household goods are provided in accordance with applicable rules.

An employee residence must be vacated upon termination of employment.

Criminal Record and Child Protection Certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring criminal and child protection background checks. In accordance with the law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child protection background checks. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the child protection clearance from the National Police and the criminal record check from the police.

The child protection record is obtained by the municipality with the person’s consent, while the criminal record is obtained by the person from the police.

For more information about the position, please contact Department Head Miimi Lynge-Olsvig by phone at 701900 or by email at milo@qeqertalik.gl.

Application: 

We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Submit your application, resume, diplomas and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents 

by clicking “Apply for this position.”

If you’re having trouble uploading files, visit hr@qeqertalik.gl

Application deadline: September 15, 2026