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Would you like to help provide one of the municipality’s core services to residents in need? The Municipality of Qeqertalik Qeqertarsuaq is seeking a social worker for the Social Services Department to begin employment on July 1, 2026, or as otherwise agreed.
You will be part of a team of other caseworkers in the social services department, where the department head will be your immediate supervisor. The position entails that the social services department’s wide variety of tasks are handled collaboratively by all staff members, and that on-call duties are expected.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Processing of various applications from citizens received by the Social Services Department
- Help ensure that all financial requirements and business procedures are strictly followed in this area, in accordance with applicable laws.
·Assessment and analysis of the citizen’s financial situation in accordance with the regulation in specific and various areas
·Providing advice to residents regarding their financial situation
·Develop action plans in close collaboration with the individual
·Priority case processing for citizens who require urgent assistance
·Assist with and share responsibility for case management in other cases within the Social Services Department
Qualifications:
·A degree in social work, a degree in social services counseling, an HK degree supplemented by professional courses in social law, or a degree in social services assistance supplemented by professional courses in social law, or a willingness to take such courses. Or have experience in case management within the social services sector.
·Has experience in case management for children, youth, and families
·Experience with financial case management in the social services sector.
·Systematic, reliable, and a model of excellence in accordance with the requirements of the decorum.
·Good at interacting with the public and communicating.
·Mental resilience is essential for performing this job.
Salary and employment terms:
Salary and terms of employment are governed by the collective agreement in effect between Naalakkersuisut and Atorfillit Kattuffiat at the time of hire.
Housing:
Staff housing may be provided for this position; 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, etc., 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 fringe benefits will be paid in accordance with applicable legislation.
OR The start date depends on when staff housing becomes available. Relocation travel expenses and moving expenses for household goods will be provided in accordance with applicable rules.
Staff housing must be vacated upon termination of employment.
Criminal record and child protection clearance:
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 a child protection certificate from the National Police and a criminal record check from the Police.
The Child Protection Certificate is obtained by the municipality with the individual’s consent, whereas the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the police.
For further information about the position, please contact Department Head Gerda B. Heilmann at 701900 or by email at gbhe@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 look forward to receiving your application
