Employment Specialist

We are currently seeking three employment specialists for permanent official positions in the adult services team of the Central Uusimaa employment region, starting October 1, 2026, or by agreement. Why this role? Do you want to do socially significant work and use your expertise in versatile, varied specialist tasks? If you answered yes, you might be the professional we are looking for! The Central Uusimaa employment region includes Hyvinkää, Järvenpää, Mäntsälä, Nurmijärvi, Pornainen, and Tuusula — with Järvenpää serving as the responsible municipality. This is Finland's seventh-largest employment region, where you will work in an area with a strong and developing economic structure. Your duties as an employment specialist In this role, you will help clients move towards employment and education. Your daily work includes: - job placement for job seekers - assessing service needs and mapping skills - supporting clients in various stages of the job search - guiding clients to services that promote employment - official duties, such as decisions related to unemployment security - cooperation with stakeholders and development of employment region services The position requires the ability to apply legislation related to labor services and unemployment security, as well as a readiness to take holistic responsibility for the client's service process. Why choose the City of Järvenpää and the Central Uusimaa employment region? - Agile development & coaching culture Every employee is a developer of their own work — a "Järvenpää person." In our work community, everyone has the opportunity to learn and develop their own work. We are inspired by a coaching approach, community-driven guidance, learning opportunities, and a flexible work culture. - Central location and good transport links Our offices are located in the Bulevardikortteli office building in Järvenpää and at Villatehdas in Hyvinkää. Additionally, we serve clients in all municipalities of the region. - Flexible working We use a hybrid working model, which can be utilized when work is not done face-to-face with clients. Occupational health care is provided by Terveystalo. Personnel benefits include discounts at services and restaurants in the Järvenpää area upon presenting a staff card. In the work community, you can also participate in various activities supporting job satisfaction and well-being. What we expect from you - Up-to-date experience in employment services and knowledge of the labor market - Experience in guiding and face-to-face customer service - A sales- and market-oriented mindset - A goal-oriented and customer-centric approach to work - Good interaction, negotiation, and cooperation skills - Ability to prioritize and work independently - A solution-oriented attitude - Strong oral and written communication skills - Fluent IT skills and up-to-date job search skills Proficiency in English and Swedish for customer service is considered an advantage. Additionally, the work requires a willingness to travel within the municipalities of the Central Uusimaa region. Eligibility requirements The eligibility requirement for the position is a university degree or an equivalent college-level degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Terms of employment - Permanent official relationship starting October 1, 2026. - Collective agreement KVTES - Working hours are general working hours 38.25 h/week - Level salary is €3,075/month. In addition, work experience supplement according to KVTES may be paid (maximum 8% of the level salary) - Probationary period is six months