Director for Sungiusarfik Ikinngut in Ilulissat

The Social Authority is seeking a director for the 24-hour service Sungiusarfik Ikinngut, with a start date of August 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Sungiusarfik Ikinngut is a 24-hour service for people with developmental disabilities aged 14 and older. The institution is designed for 20 places, which are divided into 2 departments and 1 sheltered employment offer, and the challenges vary widely.

The institution's overall objective is to create a safe environment for the residents. This places high demands on the educational effort, as there are many different needs that must be met on a daily basis. There is a focus on observation and training with the aim of achieving the greatest possible self-sufficiency for each individual citizen.

About the position:

We offer:

• Collaboration with a diverse staff group during competency building
• Great influence on new processes and one's own daily life
• A workplace that values development and education
• Challenges and development in pedagogical and managerial work
• Opportunity for sparring with the Social Authority - especially the Day and Admission Department
• Professional sparring and mentoring arrangement with other principals
• Participation in annual principal seminars and conferences

• Is educated as a pedagogue or has another relevant social/health professional education.
• Documented leadership experience and can delegate tasks
• Has insight into administration and financial management
• Can contribute to a positive collaborative environment
• Is present, motivating, and robust
• Has a positive outlook on life and can create good relationships based on an appreciative approach.
• Wants to collaborate with the other self-governing owned residential institutions.
• Is prepared to engage in a close and constructive collaboration with the Day and Admission Department.
• Grounded, empathetic, and has experience in 24-hour services for children and young people or adults with severe disabilities.
• Has knowledge of legislation
• Preferably bilingual Greenlandic/Danish

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can take place in accordance with the applicable collective agreement.

Housing

An unfurnished staff accommodation can be assigned for the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be assigned to individuals who already have a staff accommodation or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned accommodation. The staff accommodation is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets such as dogs or cats in staff or temporary housing.

Criminal record and child certificate

The Social Authority reserves the right to obtain criminal and child certificates. We therefore point out that the employment can only take effect once the Social Authority has received a satisfactory child certificate from the National Police as well as a criminal record from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the Social Authority with written consent from the individual, while the criminal record must be obtained by the individual themselves through the Police.

Further information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Office Manager Sorlannguaq Mørch, phone 34 64 30 or somo@nanoq.gl

Submit your application, CV, educational and course certificates, as well as other relevant documents by clicking "Submit application."

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