Field Assistant

Description:

Are you the field assistant we're looking for? Do you want to build relationships with young people and contribute to a safe, meaningful, and active leisure time for youth in Haninge? Then this role might be for you. As a field assistant in Haninge Municipality, you work preventatively, outreach-based, and safety-focused with young people at the center. You meet young people on their own terms, build trusting relationships, and serve as a trusted adult in environments where young people spend time. Beyond traditional field work, the role has a special focus on active leisure counseling. This means you practically and motivationally help young people toward meaningful leisure activities, for example through clubs, sports, culture, or other supportive settings. The work requires good structure, planning ability, independence, and strong self-motivation. Our work is grounded in science with a focus on prevention science as well as risk and protective factors. You become an important part of the municipality's collective safety work and contribute to early interventions for young people in Haninge. Working hours are scheduled during daytime, evenings, and weekends. Main responsibilities Outreach and relationship-building work You create safe and trusting relationships with young people in public environments, schools, and other arenas where young people spend time. The role involves a natural presence in young people's environments, with the goal of being a trusted adult and professional support in their daily lives. Active counseling The work involves individualizing and matching children and young people to appropriate leisure activities based on their individual needs and circumstances. You work practically and motivationally to remove barriers and help young people move forward to, for example, clubs, sports, cultural activities, or support services such as youth centers. In this task, you work closely with schools, social services, civil society, and clubs to find solutions that aim to strengthen children and young people's participation, safety, and confidence in the future. Strategic planning and follow-up You independently plan, implement, and follow up on interventions regarding individual young people or groups. The role requires that you can structure your calendar, coordinate meetings, document relevant information, and follow up on ongoing counseling and support measures. Collaboration You have an active role in the municipality's network work, for example within SSPF/SIG and other collaborative forms. You maintain close contact with guardians, social services, police, schools, clubs, and other local actors. Safety-building work As a field assistant, you contribute to the municipality's overall situation assessment and are an important part of Haninge's safety program. Through your presence, your relationships, and your knowledge of young people's situations, you contribute to early interventions, increased safety, and preventive work in the municipality. Qualification requirements Education and experience We are looking for someone who has: Higher education as a social worker, social pedagogue, behavioral scientist, or other education that the employer considers equivalent. Experience with preventive work with young people. Driver's license (Class B), as the role requires you to independently move around the municipality. Personal competencies and abilities Relationship-building and social ability You have a genuine interest in young people and are skilled at building safe and trusting relationships on their terms. You have a professional demeanor, are a good listener, and have an easy time making contact with young people, guardians, and collaboration partners. Collaboration ability You have good collaboration skills and are comfortable working closely with colleagues. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and contribute to a shared safety mindset in your work. You have the ability to trust colleagues' judgments and to make joint priorities in complex situations. Independence and responsibility You take great personal responsibility for driving your processes forward. You are confident in making independent decisions within the scope of the assignment and can prioritize even when circumstances change rapidly. Structure and planning ability The role requires that you can plan and structure your work, coordinate meetings, follow up on measures, and quickly adapt when the situation demands it. You have the ability to manage both short-term and long-term processes involving young people and groups. Motivating and pedagogical ability You have the ability to motivate young people who may have low confidence in the future, weak networks, or limited access to meaningful leisure time. You can work persistently, pedagogically, and solution-focused even when change processes take time. Meritorious qualifications: Experience with counseling work. Experience working with SSPF/SIG or similar goal-oriented interventions. Experience with outreach work with young people. Experience holding or leading group activities in school. Experience seeking external funding, for example through Majblomman or similar actors. Good knowledge of club activities, sports movements, or civil society structures. Multilingualism. Local knowledge of Haninge Municipality. Personal characteristics We are looking for someone who is social, flexible, enterprising, and confident in yourself. You have high personal maturity and the ability to set boundaries, while also having a genuine commitment to young people's living conditions. You thrive in a role where you can combine relationship-building work with structure, follow-up, and practical support for young people. You have the ability to meet young people with respect, clarity, and warmth, even in situations that may be complex or challenging. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. We offer a developmental, meaningful, and varied job where you have the opportunity to make a difference for young people in Haninge. As an employee in Haninge Municipality, you are offered, among other things, a wellness contribution, smoke-free work time, and free access to gym facilities in the municipal building.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Handen

Address

Rudsjöterrassen 2

GPS

59.165182034364, 18.136843514356copyopen in

Phone

+4686064986

Views

3

Published

2. 6. 2026

Edited

21. 6. 2026

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