Caseworker in the Disability Sector

Avannaata Municipality is looking for a caseworker in the disability area in Ilulissat. The position is to be filled by September 1, 2026, as soon as possible or by further agreement.

The caseworker's immediate supervisor will be the department head in the social department.

You will be working on the following tasks:

Receive inquiries and provide advice regarding disabled individuals and their families.

• Carry out all case processing in the disability area.
• Preparation of applications under the disability regulation.
• Assessment of the citizen, evaluations of needs. Case presentations, grant letters regarding the allocation of aids as well as significant additional expenses and other services mentioned in the disability regulation.
• Active proactive supervision of the conditions for the disabled in the residences belonging to the department, and notification in cases where there may be a need for assistance.
• Various ad hoc tasks.

In addition, reference is made to the responsibilities and job description for the position, which can be requested from the department head in the social department in Ilulissat.

Desired qualifications:

·Social worker, advisory assistant, supplemented by professional courses, educator supplemented with professional courses in social law and office management, or social helper supplemented by professional courses in the social field.

·Very much preferred with experience in social work.

• Knowledge of IT at the user level.
• Bilingualism (Greenlandic/Danish) will be a great advantage. And being able to keep many balls in the air.
• Service-minded, stable, meticulous, and good at collaborating.
• Take the initiative to further your education and have courses. /- You are eager to learn, curious, and appreciative of others' perspectives.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the collective agreement in force at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the negotiating organization.

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

Housing:

Housing can be provided for the position, along with the right to a relocation trip and moving of personal belongings according to the applicable regulations at any given time.

Criminal record:

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory public criminal record and child protection certificate, which will be obtained by the employer from the National Police with the applicant's consent.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the department head in Ilulissat, Ivalu K Petersen, at phone number 38 75 67 or email: ivka@avannaata.gl.

The application with information about education, CV, and previous employment, along with copies of diplomas, references, and statements, must be submitted by completing the website.

Application deadline:

Application deadline: August 17, 2026

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