Social worker/Case handler for Public Assistance

Social Worker/Case Handler for Public Assistance

Are you passionate about ensuring good case management in the public assistance area in the Maniitsoq district? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team in the Assistance Department? The Welfare area in Maniitsoq is looking for a social worker, case handler, or an employee with an administrative education to start on December 1, 2026, or by further agreement.

About the position:

This position is located in an area that is under development, especially due to new legislation and a new IT case management system. Here, there is a focus on quality and efficiency in citizen services in collaboration with external and internal partners. We also value a good working environment and support employees' professional and personal development.

Tasks and responsibilities:

·Participation in the front desk function together with other case handlers in the assistance area

·Case management of applications for early retirement, including resource profiles, medical certificates, and work ability assessments

·Participation in the Pension Committee meetings

·Guidance to citizens on financial challenges and improving opportunities for work or education

·Preparation of individual action plans, follow-up, and reassessment of action plans in collaboration with the applicant

·Processing of applications for public assistance, including ensuring correct payments as well as monitoring and controlling that recipients of public assistance comply with their obligations

·Operation of IT systems for case management in the area (GetOrganized)

·Handling of complaint cases in the area of public assistance

·Advising staff in municipal branches in settlements regarding case management

·Handling of other miscellaneous tasks within public assistance.

Expectations of you:

·Experience in case management.

·Experience with internal and external meetings.

·Good communication skills.

·Ability to prepare decisions and other documents

·Independence and responsibility in work.

Professional qualifications:

·Educated social worker or other relevant education in the social field.

·Educated in administration or has another relevant administrative education.

·Stable, quality-conscious, and detail-oriented.

·Positive and welcoming attitude.

·Ability to work focused and prioritize in a hectic everyday life.

·Clear and distinct communication, both written and oral.

·Independence and responsibility in work.

·Good at interdisciplinary collaboration.

·Bilingual (Greenlandic and Danish) applicants preferred.

We offer:

·A workplace in development with good colleagues.

·Opportunities to influence the job content and contribute to the organization's development.

·A strong collaborative climate with close sparring and room for initiative.

Criminal record and child certificate:

The position requires obtaining a criminal record and child certificate. Employment can only take place when the municipality has received the relevant certificates.

Salary and employment conditions:

Salary and employment conditions are agreed upon in accordance with the agreement between the Government of Greenland, AK, or another relevant organization. The employment includes a 3-month probation period. Housing is provided according to applicable rules, and free relocation and departure travel as well as household moving after at least 3 years of employment.

Further information and application:

For further information, please contact department head Johannes Jonathansen at (+299) 81 78 55, email: jnjo@qeqqata.gl or deputy to the Chief of Staff Anja K. Drastrup at (+299) 81 78 62, email: akdx@qeqqata.gl Applications with criminal record, educational documents, and previous employer references must be uploaded as a PDF file via the municipality's website no later than 05.11.2026.

Applications should be sent to:

Qeqqata Kommunia
HR Department
P.O. Box 1014
3911 Sisimiut

Email: hr@qeqqata.gl

Application deadline: November 5, 2026