Guidance Counselor (Bachelor), Outamo Children's Home - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

Outamo Children's Home in Lohja offers temporary positions. We are hiring guidance counselors (Bachelor), as well as nurses and social workers for temporary roles. Additionally, there are short-term sick leave substitutes and gig jobs. The home has two special care units and two intensive addiction rehabilitation units, with 5-7 beds for children aged 13-17. The guidance counselor works alongside nurses, social workers, and other counselors in a team led by a senior counselor. The work involves three shifts. The role requires creativity, an open mind, and a trauma-informed approach, with a focus on structured daily care, group activities, family work, and evidence-based methods. The environment is in a natural, historic setting by a lake, with modern facilities and its own school. The work may involve child protection measures, and the area is equipped with security systems and backup power. Work plans are made with guardians and social workers, documented in Apotti, and involve collaboration with a psychologist. Lohja is 12 km from the city center, accessible mainly by car, with a driving license required. The home has a 110-year history of social work, based on therapeutic institutional care and individual needs. The team includes counselors, nurses, psychologists, teachers, and specialists in food and household management. The organization values employee well-being, diverse tasks, a positive work environment, and continuous learning. Qualifications include a relevant higher education degree in social work, nursing, or pedagogy, with consideration for final-year students. Registration with Valvira and good Finnish language skills are required. A criminal background check, vaccination against certain diseases, and a driving license are mandatory. Experience or interest in mental health, addiction work, and youth work is a plus, as well as medication authorization. The position is temporary with a 5% salary reduction if the medication authorization is absent.