Youth Consultant for the Department of Families and Supportive Interventions

Youth Consultant for the Department of Families and Supportive Initiatives

About us:

The Center for Counseling and Family Treatment works to strengthen well-being and development for children, youth, and their families through counseling, family treatment, and targeted supportive initiatives. We are a professionally strong center focused on early intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and holistic solutions.

About the position:

We are looking for an engaged youth consultant who is passionate about making a difference for families and youth in need of support. As a youth advisor, you will be a central part of the department's work to develop and implement initiatives that strengthen families' competencies and support children's well-being. The work is based on a preventive and supportive approach and takes place in close collaboration with families as well as internal and external partners.

Your tasks will include:

·Counseling and support for youth and their families

·Building relationships and individually tailored processes

·Early and preventive intervention for at-risk youth

·Interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaboration

·Participation in network meetings and coordination of initiatives

·Documentation and follow-up in relevant systems

We expect that you:

·Have a relevant social education (e.g., social worker, social pedagogue, social work, or equivalent)

·Have experience working with youth and families, preferably in a municipal or preventive context

·Can work holistically, structured, and independently

·Are strong in relationship work and can build trust

·Are strong in interdisciplinary collaboration

·Have good written and oral communication skills in Greenlandic and Danish

·Work in a structured manner and can handle complex issues

·Thrive in a dynamic everyday life with both planned and urgent tasks

·Are mentally and physically robust and can maintain an overview and professionalism in a busy everyday life characterized by diverse and sometimes complex situations

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

We offer:

·A professional environment with engaged colleagues and interdisciplinary collaboration

·Opportunities for professional development

·A meaningful job where you make a real difference for children and families

·Good conditions for sparring, professional development, and supervision

Criminal and child certificate:

This position is subject to the law requiring the collection of criminal and child certificates. According to the law, employment can only begin once the municipality has received satisfactory criminal and child certificates. We must therefore point out that the start date can only be agreed upon once the municipality has received the child certificate from the National Police and the criminal certificate from the Police.

The child certificate is obtained by the municipality with the consent of the individual, while the criminal certificate is obtained by the individual 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/contract in force at the time of commencement 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.

For further information, please contact:

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

Department Head Aviaaja Pregaard, tel. +299 520269 or email: avpd@sermersooq.gl

Application:

Applications marked with 961-26, and attached educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc. must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note:

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

Application deadline: October 13, 2026