The Municipality of Qeqertalik is seeking a social worker with a degree in social work for a permanent position starting July 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
The position is a 40-hour-a-week position based at the Qaammaavik family center.
The counselor reports to the department head at the Family Center
Main job responsibilities
·Counseling and guidance, as well as family therapy
·Open counseling sessions
·Participate in emergency response efforts
·Counseling sessions for mothers referred to Early Intervention
·Coordinate and take the lead in family group conferencing.
·Counseling sessions with abused children and adolescents
We place importance on you
- Relevant professional training, e.g., as a social educator or social worker—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 interactions and collaboration
Salary and Employment Terms
Salary and employment terms will be determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement with the relevant union authorized to negotiate at any given time.
Housing:
Staff housing may be provided for this position, for which a security deposit, rent, utilities, 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 utilities 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 non-monetary 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 regulations.
Staff housing 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 background check from the police.
For further 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 other relevant documents by clicking “Apply for this position”
If you’re having trouble uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl
We plan to fill this position on July 1, 2026. Interviews are being held on an ongoing basis—so don’t delay in applying.
