Social Counselor

Helsingin kaupunki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsingin kaupunki in Helsinki is seeking a social counsellor for a fixed-term position in the Housing Support unit from 1.9.2026 to 9.2.2027. The unit provides housing services under social welfare law for homeless residents.

The role is in the Housing Support on-site team; responsibilities include supporting life-management skills of clients with addiction/mental health backgrounds using supported housing and service guidance.

Qualifications

• A social welfare professional degree and registration with the Authority.
• Good Finnish language skills.
• Vaccination against infectious diseases and tuberculin testing, and drug testing prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Support life-management skills of clients with addiction or mental health backgrounds using supported housing and service guidance.
• Clients are assigned a responsible worker from the on-site team and a service plan is created with the client.
• Plan and schedule days; travel by public transport; home visits are typically done in pairs.

Skills

Initiative

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Social welfare professional degree

Job description

Haemme social counsellor for a fixed-term position in the Housing Support unit in Helsinki for 1.9.2026–9.2.2027. The unit provides housing services under social welfare law for homeless residents. The role is in the Housing Support on-site team; responsibilities include supporting life-management skills of clients with addiction/mental health backgrounds using supported housing and service guidance. Clients are assigned a responsible worker from the on-site team and a service plan is created with the client. We work in a broad network with social and health care services and third-sector actors. Home visits are typically done in pairs. You plan and schedule your days; travel by public transport. The employer provides a commuter ticket; two company cars may be available. The team consists of 15 social counselors and a lead social counselor with regular meetings and supervision. We offer extensive training and development opportunities; housing opportunities in Auroranlinna for employees. City benefits include commuter tickets, gym, city bikes, and a recreation island visit.

Qualifications

• a social welfare professional degree (social services college degree), registration with the Authority, good Finnish language skills, vaccination against infectious diseases and tuberculin testing, and drug testing prior to starting.

Desired

• initiative, collaboration, flexibility, and interest in housing support for residents with housing needs.

Preferred

• knowledge of service systems and experience with homelessness.

Sufficient social welfare professional education (Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto) such as social worker, gerontologist, or rehabilitation counselor.