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The social worker will be working at Juunarsip atuarfia.
The social worker’s immediate supervisor is the school principal.
The social worker’s most important task at the school will be to expand and improve the collaboration between the school and the students’ families. They will also provide guidance to teachers on matters related to reporting concerns, serve as a point of contact for students and parents, and act as a professional sounding board for teachers on social issues.
The social worker will develop action plans in collaboration with the school’s other staff members and staff from the social services department. This new approach will focus on preventing substance abuse and bullying, and will also be part of the school’s crisis preparedness efforts. In the event of a crisis in a classroom, the social worker, in collaboration with teachers and the family, must develop an action plan for the class. The social worker will also serve as a point of contact and provide guidance to all parties involved.
What we expect from you:
-That you have a degree in social work or a similar field.
-That you are proactive and can work independently.
-Experience working as a social worker, preferably in a municipal administration (though this is not a requirement)
-skilled
-Hardworking
-Respects time
You are welcome to be bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish.
We also place importance on you, as a person, having strong teamwork skills, being trustworthy, and having an open-minded personality.
Salary and Terms of Employment:
Salaries and terms of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between the Government of Greenland and AK or another organization authorized to negotiate.
Criminal Record and Child Protection Certificate:
This position is subject to the law requiring criminal and child protection background checks. Under the law, employment cannot begin until the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child protection background checks. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child protection certificate from the National Police and the criminal record check from the police.
The Child Protection Certificate is obtained by the municipality with the individual’s consent, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.
Housing:
Staff housing may be provided for this position, for which a security deposit, rent, utilities, etc., are payable 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 employee 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 fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with applicable law.
OR The start date depends on when staff housing becomes available. Travel expenses for moving to the new location and moving expenses for household goods are provided in accordance with applicable rules.
An employee residence must be vacated upon termination of employment.
Additional information:
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact School Principal Bettina Abelsen by phone at +299 91 46 32 or by email at beh@qeqertalik.gl
We do not accept applications via email or mail.
Submit your application, resume, diplomas, and certificates, as well as any other relevant documents, by clicking “Apply for this position.”
If you have trouble uploading files, contact hr@qeqertalik.gl
We look forward to receiving your application
Application deadline: September 15, 2026
