Manager for Social Advisors / Operational Manager

The managers of social services in the pension and care sector.

The Municipality of Kujalleq is seeking a colleague for the position of advisor in the Department of Social Services / Management, to be appointed on February 1, 2026, or by mutual agreement.

In the context of social services, as a manager in municipal urban and rural areas, you will play a central role in ensuring quality in the coordination and provision of services related to assistance for the elderly and pensioners.

You will be responsible for ensuring that operations are conducted in accordance with management, consultations, service guidance, as well as applicable laws and municipal regulations.

• If you have experience as a counselor in social work or have relevant education in social work, and preferably have management training - or
• We can offer a position with experience in service in the service industry.
• You have experience in management or have extensive experience in self-management.
• You are knowledgeable about the laws regarding social services.
• You have experience with both administrative tasks and financial matters.
• You can work independently, collaboratively, and with a focus on the overall perspective.
• In the busy environment of the workplace, you can also work and adapt to unpredictable situations during the day.
• You are capable of creating connections from the outside and can be accessed.
• You can communicate in a meaningful and non-threatening way through writing and conversation.
• The conditions in the Suliffik are good, with a focus on teamwork, service, and responsiveness.

• Your responsibilities include:
• All recommendations from the social services department and the social service offices to the social welfare committee must ensure that they are forwarded to the central social services department and that all recommendations contain the necessary information and documentation.
• The decisions of the Committee for Social Affairs ensure that the services are implemented in accordance with the relevant authorities.
• Participation in the consultation regarding the new regulations on social services.
• Participation in the processing of cases concerning employees in the Municipality of Kujalliup's social services, such as recruitment, warnings, dismissals, adjustments of job descriptions, and other related matters.
• Regarding complaints, ensuring coordination in the workplace and timely provision of necessary information related to complaints.

The law requires that the case in question provides evidence of non-offending behavior for children. The municipality of Kujalleq can only take action after assessing the evidence of non-offending behavior for children.

The employment conditions and regulations for civil servants and employees in the municipalities are governed by the agreement between the Government and the Trade Union of Public Employees regarding the roles of social advisors and caseworkers.

Housing can be provided for the elderly, and in this regard, housing costs and other expenses will be covered according to applicable regulations.

According to the applicable regulations, the costs of relocation and the disposal of assets must be covered after the termination of employment within a maximum of three years.

More detailed information about Atorfik can be obtained by contacting: project manager Kirsten Johnsen kijo@kujalleq.gl

Documentation of non-conviction, as well as information about previous education and employment, proof of education will be submitted to the municipality no later than February 24, 2026, via our website.

MALUGIUK: We do not accept applications by mail or email; applications must be submitted through the website in PDF format.

"Inuit's health improvement is to be ensured by preventing smoking in the municipality's work environment, as mandated by the Municipality of Kujalleq. This has been in effect since January 1, 2018. For more detailed information, the Department of Employment can be contacted."

Deadline for submission: February 9, 2026

Please provide your request.