School Social Worker, Substitute, Haapavesi and Oulainen - Pohjois-Pohjanmaan Hyvinvointialue

We are seeking a school social worker for a substitute position in student welfare services in the Haapavesi and Haapajärvi area. The work locations are Haapavesi and Oulainen. The substitute begins on August 3, 2026, and continues until June 13, 2027. As a school social worker, you will work in preschool and basic education, engaging in both individual and community-level work. The role emphasizes early support for children and young people, preventive well-being work in basic education, development of services within a multidisciplinary network, and community work within school communities. Your work is part of a multidisciplinary student welfare team. You will be supported by skilled colleagues and a supervisor, and you will have the opportunity to plan and execute your work independently. We offer you: - A meaningful and diverse role in promoting the well-being of children and young people - Support from a competent and encouraging work community - Opportunities for independent and developmental work approaches - Pohde occupational health services - An annual benefit package including sports, culture, commuting, and well-being benefits (Epassi) - Community events and recreational days We offer you: - Experience in basic education - Experience working with children and young people - Good interaction and teamwork skills, as well as a developmental approach Join us in building well-being in the region’s school communities. The qualification requirement is a higher education degree as specified in the Act on Social Welfare Professionals (817/2015), sections 7 or 8(1). Additionally, candidates must hold a relevant higher education degree in social work, education, or behavioral sciences. The education must include or be supplemented by 60 ECTS credits of university-level studies, which should consist of social work university courses or other higher education studies as specified in the law. The substitute position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found. The position is open for at least five calendar days following the publication of the announcement. Original diplomas and work certificates will be checked during interviews. Applicants must be registered in the register maintained by the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Terhikki and/or Suosikki). The selected candidate must present a criminal record extract as specified in section 6(2) of the Criminal Records Act (2002/504). In fixed-term employment, a trial period of up to 6 months is applied. The trial period can be up to half of the employment duration in fixed-term contracts shorter than 12 months. We follow the vaccination requirements mandated by the Employment Contracts Act and communicable disease law. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applicants from various backgrounds. We are committed to promoting equality and non-discrimination.