Maternity Cover - Consultant for the Children's House in MI Tasiilaq

The Children's House consultant is on maternity leave from January 1, 2026.

Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq is therefore seeking a skilled maternity cover and dedicated coordinator for the Children's House to manage coordination and consultancy work under the Initiative Area in MI Tasiilaq, starting as soon as possible or by mutual agreement.

The Children's House in Tasiilaq is established in connection with the Danish-Greenlandic cooperation under the Social Agency in BFC Tasiilaq.

As of January 1, 2026, the Children's House is managed by Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq MI Tasiilaq.

The department consists of 1 treatment leader, 1 psychologist, and 4 family counselors (also affiliated with the Initiative Area).

The position is full-time and reports to the Department Head in the Initiative Area.

Position Responsibilities:

We are looking for a – preferably experienced – consultant to handle:

· Coordination of referred clients for treatment in the Children's House,

· Coordination of travel from settlements and stays in Tasiilaq for clients and traveling therapists.

· Preparation and revision of treatment plans together with therapists.

· The consultant must also coordinate video interviews with the police.

· Participation in video interviews of children, with the task of summarizing for further proceedings in the Children's House.

· The consultant must also help clarify and develop work processes.

Tasks are solved in close cooperation with the Children's House staff, the police, the healthcare system, and caseworkers in BFA.

Applicant Expectations:

• Relevant education – preferably in social work or office administration
• Experience in case coordination
• Experience working in a politically governed organization
• Experience in the children's sector is preferred
• Experience in interdisciplinary work

We also emphasize:

• Stability, quality consciousness, and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks without losing overview
• Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal
• Independent, responsible, and service-oriented work ethic
• Flexibility regarding tasks and ongoing adjustments in work distribution
• Ability to work focused and structured in a hectic environment
• Robustness and initiative, with surplus and decisiveness
• Active contribution to continuous development and improvement of task solutions
• Good collaboration skills
• Bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage but not required

We Offer:

A challenging job with opportunities to influence content and take on significant independent responsibility in a developing and changing organization. We emphasize a solid introduction to both the job and the workplace and strive to ensure a good working environment with close managerial support and room for initiative and creativity.

Criminal and Child Record:

This position is subject to the law requiring a criminal and child record check. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child records. Therefore, we must point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child record from the National Police and the criminal record from the Police.

The child record is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal record is obtained by the individual from the Police.

Salary and Employment Conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the current agreement between the Government of Greenland, as per the agreement/contract in effect at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

Employment will be subject to a 3-month probation period.

Housing:

No staff housing is available for the position.

Further Information:

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact us for further information about the position and related tasks:

Department Head Emilie Napatoq, tel. +299 36 76 23 or email: emnp@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with Job no. 7-26, along with educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline.

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.