Would you like to help make a difference for our families who are in need and could use some help? If so, you might be just the person we’re looking for.
You will be part of a team of family therapists, family counselors, social workers, and psychologists throughout the municipality, based at the Qaanaaq Family Center, where the Department Head will be your immediate supervisor.
Duties and responsibilities will include, among other things:
- Performs the tasks agreed upon by family therapists or the lead psychologist in the child welfare field in accordance with the action plans for the children and families in question and the recommendations from the interagency collaboration group
- Responsible for ensuring that educational and practical guidance and support for families are provided in a professional manner, with respect for the families’ freedom and independence, and in accordance with the municipality’s goals and objectives in this area, based on the action plan
- Must be able to act on their knowledge of each family’s situation and needs and to convey information and observations about the family to the team leader or the relevant caseworker in the child welfare field
- Contribute to the overall development and improvement of quality in the field of family counseling, as well as in other service areas related to support measures for children
- Is jointly responsible for fostering constructive dialogue and collaboration with the vulnerable families the family counselor assists, their relatives, and other relevant staff in the field of child welfare
- Participates in meetings (including supervision meetings) with other family counselors and family therapists who serve the same city / community and is active in giving and receiving feedback related to various general issues in this field, including topics that can improve the physical and psychological work environment
- Prepares regular, monthly reports on their work performance for family therapists and informs the lead psychologist or the relevant caseworker in the child welfare field of all their observations and concerns, as well as any discrepancies that may arise in the course of their work
- Works to improve their qualifications through the courses and other educational opportunities offered in the field of child care
In addition, please refer to the job responsibilities and job description outlined for the position, which can be obtained by contacting the person listed below.
Please note that some travel may be involved.
We expect you to have the following qualifications:
- Experience with social work in a municipal organization; social work with children, youth, and families in other settings
- Committed to helping others and social work; flexible and positive attitude; independent with strong teamwork skills; strong ability to see the big picture and plan effectively; able to take care of oneself and others; good sense of humor and creativity
Salary and Terms of Employment:
Salary and employment terms will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement with the trade union authorized to negotiate at any given time.
There is no housing provided with this position.
For further information regarding the position, please contact the Family Services Department in Qaanaaq, Department Head Storm Ôdâk, at 38 79 68 or by email at stod@avannaata.gl
Employment is contingent upon the submission of a satisfactory criminal background check and a child welfare background check. These will be obtained by the hiring authority with the employee’s written consent, after which the hiring authority will request them from the National Police.
Applications, along with educational certificates, a resume, references from previous employers, and a criminal background check, should be submitted via the Avannaata Kommunia website in response to the job posting.
Application deadline: October 29, 2026
