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Avannaata Municipality is seeking a case worker in the field of disability services in Upernavik. The position is to be filled from October 1, 2026, through August 15, 2027.

The case worker’s immediate supervisor will be the head of the Social Services Department.

Your responsibilities will include the following tasks:

·Receive inquiries and provide advice regarding people with disabilities and their families.

  • Handle all administrative matters related to disability issues.
  • Preparation of applications under the Disability Regulation.
  • Assessment of the citizen, evaluation of needs. Case reports, approval letters regarding the provision of assistive devices, as well as significant additional expenses and other benefits mentioned in the Disability Regulation.
  • Proactive, outreach-based monitoring of the living conditions of people with disabilities in the residential facilities under the department’s jurisdiction, and notification in cases where assistance may be needed.
  • Various ad hoc tasks.

Desired qualifications:

·Social worker, counseling assistant, or HK-certified professional with additional professional training; educator with additional professional training in social law and office administration; or social services assistant with additional professional training in the social services field.

·Experience in social work is highly preferred.

  • User-level knowledge of computers.
  • Being bilingual (Greenlandic/Danish) will be a major advantage. And being able to juggle many tasks at once.
  • Service-oriented, reliable, meticulous, and a good team player.
  • Respectful of others' perspectives.

Salary and Employment Terms:

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

Housing:

Staff housing is not available for this position.

Criminal Record:

Employment is contingent upon the submission of a satisfactory criminal background check and a child protection clearance, which the employer will obtain from the National Police Agency with the applicant’s consent.

For more information about the position, please contact Esther Lennert, Department Head for the Benefits Division, at 70 18 00 or via email at esle@avannaata.gl. 

The application, including information about your education, resume, and previous employment, along with copies of diplomas, references, and letters of recommendation, must be submitted via the website

Application deadline: September 25, 2026