Substitute

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION Would you like to help make a positive difference for citizens with special needs?

The Welfare and Labor Administration is seeking a substitute for the new Competence Development Center in Nuuk. The center is a recently established initiative as of August 2025.

The Competence Development Center targets citizens aged 16–28 with special needs, including individuals with mental illnesses, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, or other cognitive and social challenges.

The position is temporary until the end of August, with working hours primarily during the day. The position is full-time (40 hours weekly) with working hours primarily during the day. You will be part of a small team of about 2 employees and a manager.

Purpose and vision

The center's purpose is to create a local offer that works to help citizens with disabilities master a more independent life and improve their opportunities for employment or further education. The vision is to provide a year-long program that gives participants some of the tools they need to be able to participate more actively in society.

Work tasks

As a substitute in the Competence Development Center, you will work to support citizens in their development in close collaboration with colleagues and other partners. Your primary tasks will be to:

·Plan and implement learning processes and activities that strengthen citizens' social and professional skills.

·Work on building citizens' self-esteem and motivation for more active participation in society, including employment and education.

·Adapt the processes to the individual citizen's needs and challenges

Support the development of, among other things, practical skills, daily tasks, and coping with personal challenges in relation to their disabilities.

Collaboration with colleagues and contributing to the development of the center's methods and content.

Qualifications and personal profile

We are looking for a substitute who:

·Is trained as a pedagogue, teacher, occupational therapist, or has other relevant experience with the target group.

·Has practical experience with the target group, can adapt and is creative in your approach to the individual.

Is patient, empathetic, and has a strong ability to build relationships.

Is collaborative, approachable, and remains calm in challenging situations.

Can work both independently and in teams, and takes responsibility for own tasks.

·Is structured and goal-oriented in your work

Being bilingual (Greenlandic and Danish) is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We offer

An exciting and meaningful job with a high degree of influence.

Close collaboration with dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference.

·Ongoing professional sparring and opportunities for skill development

Criminal record:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of a criminal record. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the criminal record from the police.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the applicable agreement between the Government of Greenland, in accordance with 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 staff housing can be provided for the position.

Further information can be obtained from:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact Acting Manager Maibritt Møller Carlsen for further information about the position and associated tasks at tel. +299 52 01 32 or email: mimc@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 404-26, and attached educational certificate and documentation for 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.

We do not accept applications in paper or emails, please submit your application electronically via the job posting.

Application deadline: May 11, 2026