Instructor

We are currently seeking a fixed-term instructor to join our professional team for the period 1.9.2026 - 17.5.2027. Laune Special Housing provides long-term and short-term housing for children and young people with intellectual disabilities who benefit from small group activities, including clients on the autism spectrum. Clients require strong support and intensive guidance. Job duties include assisting and guiding in all activities of daily living. Clients' challenges in interaction and emotional regulation require instructors to have good interpersonal skills, calmness, perseverance, and a readiness to handle challenging situations. We walk a lot regardless of the weather, so physical fitness is expected. Previous experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or special needs children is considered an advantage. We expect a readiness for individual guidance, as well as flexibility to adapt your work as part of the team's operations to ensure a safe environment for both clients and colleagues. You have a genuine desire to work with young people on the autism spectrum. You want to be involved in developing the unit's operations and possess a solution-oriented mindset. Previous experience working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or special needs children is considered an advantage. We are looking for a positive person for the team who meets clients without prejudice. The work is primarily a 2-shift system. You are important to us, which is why we provide comprehensive occupational health services and employee benefits to support your well-being. As a member of our work community, you will receive: - A professional work community and an encouraging atmosphere that helps maintain motivation - Smooth integration of work and daily life; we participate in the Family-Friendly Workplace program by the Family Federation of Finland - Occupational health services and the associated Health App We also value quality leisure time. Depending on the start date and duration of your employment, you will have access to the Epassi Flex package, including sports, culture, and wellness benefits. Additionally, we offer holiday benefits as well as community events and recreation days. Every employee is a member of the employee association Pähe ry. Pähe has several leisure sections from a choir to floorball and often negotiates discounted tickets to regional events and discounts for various services. Lahti, the regional center of Päijät-Häme, is a nearly perfect city close to everything. In addition to the locals, Lahti is known for skiing and Finland's second-largest central hospital. The harbor area, framed by the Sibelius House and Lake Vesijärvi, serves as the city's summer living room. The Salpausselkä ridge landscapes and cultural offerings are enjoyed year-round. Nature is an important element for us in Päijät-Häme, and it is said that every Lahti resident has the city in their front yard and nature in their backyard. We require a vocational qualification in social and health care, registration in the Suosikki or Terhikki professional registers maintained by the Licensing and Supervision Authority, a hygiene passport, and vaccination protection in accordance with Section 48 of the Communicable Diseases Act. Our working language is Finnish, so we expect fluent oral and written Finnish skills (at least B1 level). In employment relationships lasting at least three months, those working with disabled persons must present an acceptable criminal record extract as referred to in Section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (Act on the Supervision of Social Welfare and Health Care 741/2023 28§). We review applications during the application period and will fill the position once a suitable person is found, so please submit your application soon. Further information about the position can be provided by the unit supervisor Outi, who will be happy to answer questions by phone or email. Let your story continue in Päijät-Häme. Welcome to our professional team!