The Municipality of Qeqertalik is seeking a social worker with a degree in social work for a permanent position starting September 1, 2026, or as agreed.

The position is for 40 hours per week and is based at the Qaammaavik family center.

The counselor reports to the department head at the Family Center

Main Job Responsibilities

·Counseling, guidance, and family therapy

·Open counseling sessions

·Participate in crisis response efforts

·Counseling Sessions for Mothers Referred by Early Intervention

·Coordinate and take the initiative in family group conferencing.

·Conversations with abused children and adolescents

We place importance on you

  • Relevant professional training, e.g., as a social educator or social worker—and preferably with experience in similar work.
  • self-employed
  • responsible
  • open and flexible
  • proactive, innovative, and enterprising
  • bilingual (though not required) 
  • written communication skills as demonstrated in reports and daily documentation.
  • knowledge of family therapy
  • to challenge yourself both professionally and personally
  • the art of collaboration and listening to others' perspectives
  • treating families with respect and humility in our relationships and collaboration

Salary and Employment Terms

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.

Housing:

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

If permanent company 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 non-cash benefits will be paid in accordance with applicable law. 

OR The start date depends on when staff housing becomes available. Travel expenses for the move and household goods relocation will be covered in accordance with applicable rules.

An employee residence must be vacated upon termination of employment. 

Criminal Record

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal background check. Under this law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received a criminal background check. We must therefore point out that the start date cannot be agreed upon until the municipality has received the criminal record check from the police.

For more information, please contact the Municipality of Qeqertalik by email at mlo@qeqertalik.gl

Application 

We do not accept applications via email or mail.

Submit your application, resume, diplomas, and certificates of completion, as well as any other relevant documents, by clicking “Apply for this position.”

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

We are looking to fill this position by September 1, 2026. Interviews are being held on an ongoing basis—so be sure to apply soon.

Application deadline: August 12, 2026