Child Family Advisor

Would you like to help strengthen the development of young children and create safe environments for vulnerable families?

Kuserneq is seeking an engaged family counselor for our residential and treatment program for families with infants and small children.

We work holistically with the family, focusing on the child's well-being and development. We support parents in developing their parenting skills, creating structure in daily life, and understanding their child's needs and development.

About the position

As a family advisor for children, you work with the child's well-being and development as well as the interaction between the child and the parent.

Your tasks include, among others:

• To support the child's development and well-being
• To guide parents in understanding and responding to the child's signals
• To work with interaction and mentalization
• To plan and participate in activities (e.g. play, sensory room, and children's groups)
• To contribute with observations and professional assessments

You will be closely collaborating with the team and be part of the overall treatment effort.

About Kuserneq

At Kuserneq, we work holistically with both the child and the parents. Our efforts are divided into:

• Child family advisors who focus on the child's well-being, development, and the interaction between child and parent.
• Adult family advisors who work with parents' personal development, structure, and daily life.

In addition, the team consists of a leader, treatment advisor, and psychotherapist, who together ensure a comprehensive treatment effort.

We are looking for you who:

• Has a relevant professional background (e.g. educator)
• Has experience with children, preferably infants and toddlers.
• Has an interest in family therapy and interaction.
• Can work both relationally and structurally
• Is calm, clear, and patient in meetings with families.

It is an advantage if you:

• Has knowledge of early development, attachment, or mentalization
• Has experience with or interest in sensory motor skills and early stimulation.
• Can work with structure and guidance in families' everyday life.

We offer

• A meaningful job focused on children and families
• A professionally committed team
• Close collaboration and sparring in everyday life
• Opportunity for professional development
• A workplace with clear boundaries and a common direction

Practical

• The position is full-time.
• Working hours 8-4
• Activities and trips with families may occur.
• There is a duty roster.

Criminal and Child Certificate:

The position is covered by the law on the obligation to obtain a criminal record and child certificate. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a satisfactory criminal record and child certificate. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the national police as well as the criminal record from the police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Government of Greenland, according to the agreement/collective agreement in force at the time of appointment between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

The employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Department Head Solveig Mølgaard for further information about the position and associated tasks at tel. +299 36 61 76 or email: solm@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 522-26, and accompanied by a diploma and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline expires.

How to apply:

Applications must be submitted electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.