Team Leader for Disability and Social Psychiatry

Disability and Social Psychiatry is seeking a team leader who is eager to work closely with operations and contribute to strengthening leadership, coherence, and quality in task resolution in the Housing Unit Qinngorput.

The residential unit Qinngorput is one of our larger residential units in Nuuk. In the residential unit, there are 21 residents with mental disabilities, most of whom also have substance abuse-related challenges. The residents have their own apartments and use the unit's two common apartments for cooking, communal dining, and social interaction.

Our core task is to help the residents develop their mental, social, and practical skills so they can live as independently as possible. You, along with the management and staff, must support the residents in living a good and meaningful life as they wish.

You will be part of a staff group of about 20 employees with an educational, health-related, or other relevant background.

You report to the manager of the Boenhed Qinngorput and work closely with both the deputy manager, managerial colleagues, and the department head.

About the position:

As a team leader, you will play a central role in supporting the daily management and operation in the Housing Unit Qinngorput. The position is characterized by a high degree of practice-oriented leadership close to employees and residents.

Depending on your educational background, there will be various possible tasks, such as medication responsibility.

You are also part of a scheme with on-call duty in your own home.

The specific task portfolio can be continuously adjusted in dialogue with the immediate supervisor.

Your primary tasks:

·Support the daily management and operation in the Housing Unit Qinngorput

·Be a visible and accessible management resource for employees

Contribute to structure, overview, and follow-up in a large and complex residential unit.

·Contribute to professional development and quality in the efforts surrounding the residents

We expect that you

·Has experience with management or management-related functions

Enjoy working closely with operations and in complex practice fields.

·Has an eye for how people and professionalism are engaged in everyday life.

Can work independently and create structure in a busy everyday life.

Communicates clearly and appreciatively – both upward, downward, and across.

·Has knowledge of Greenlandic society and culture

• Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement.

As a person:

• Do you see diversity and community as a strength?
• Are you resilient, present, and dialogue-oriented?
• Do you thrive with many points of contact and changing tasks?
• Are you curious, reflective, and engaged in learning in practice?

About us:

Disability and Social Psychiatry consists of eight housing units, five housing collectives, two activity and socializing offers, one respite care offer, one competency development center, and three support teams distributed in Nuuk, Tasiilaq, and Paamiut. We work purposefully to strengthen leadership, professionalism, and collaboration – both locally and across regions.

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 would therefore like to 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, 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 us for further information about the position and associated tasks at:

Leader Dorthe Ludvigsen, phone +299 54 62 65 or email: dolu@sermersooq.gl or to:

Deputy Chief Mette Marie Lennert, phone +299 27 79 34 or email: mmal@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Application marked with Job no. 402-26, and attached educational certificate 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.