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Avannaata Municipality, the Family Services Department in Upernavik, is seeking a case worker in the Public Assistance program. The position is to be filled on November 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.

The case worker must collaborate with other case workers. The immediate supervisor will be the department head of the family services department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Process applications 
  • Process Urgent Applications
  • Develop an action plan
  • Process applications for early retirement
  • Obtain information 
  • Monthly payments of public assistance
  • Scan information into Get Organized
  • Draft case presentations for the Interdisciplinary Collaboration Group and the Family Committee

Applications for public assistance are processed through Get Organized. Training on GO is provided after hiring.

We expect you to:

  • Trained as a social worker or social work assistant
  • Trained in the HK system, with knowledge of case management related to public assistance (or an interest in courses in this area)
  • Experience in customer service
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Has a strong ability to foster effective collaboration within the social services department and in case management, in cooperation with other employees
  • Experience with external staff, staff meetings, interdisciplinary meetings, or meetings with other departments
  • A pioneer with strong communication skills when dealing with clients
  • Resilience, ability to coordinate in the face of disagreement
  • Ability to work collaboratively, responsible, and reliable
  • Faithful and orderly

Salary and Terms of Employment:

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

Staff housing is not available for this position.

For further information about the position, please contact the person listed below:

Esther Lennert, phone: 70 18 00 or email: esle@avannaata.gl

Please submit your application, including information about your education and previous employment, along with copies of your diplomas and other relevant documents, via the Avannaata Kommunia website by clicking “Apply for this position” on the job posting.

Application deadline: October 14, 2026