{"id":9199,"date":"2026-04-01T20:13:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/?p=9199"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:13:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:13:06","slug":"valga-vallavalitsus-ootab-oma-meeskonda-puuetega-inimeste-juhtivspetsialisti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/en\/valga-vallavalitsus-ootab-oma-meeskonda-puuetega-inimeste-juhtivspetsialisti\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valga Municipal Government is looking for a leading specialist for people with disabilities to join its team."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you care about people's well-being and want to contribute to community development? If you want to do work that has real meaning, then join our team!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your role is..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>.As a leading specialist in dementia-friendly environments, to design a better living environment for the elderly and people with special needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Its main service duties include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Organisation of social welfare for the elderly and people with special needs;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment of the person's needs and identification of their interests, offering and organising support measures for the person, and initiating case management where necessary.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisation of home care services and coordination of the work of home care workers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>organisation and coordination of personal assistance services and general care services provided outside the home;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment and organisation of the need to adapt homes for people with special needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We expect you to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a university degree in social work or a related field (or the acquisition thereof);\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>readiness to acquire the profession of social worker;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>knowledge of the principles of social welfare and administrative procedure;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of the Estonian language at a conversational level.;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>extensive analysis and communication skills;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>empathy, sense of responsibility and accuracy;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work under pressure;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>co-operation and motivational skills;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category B driving licence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You will benefit from:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Previous work experience in the given field;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ability to use computer programmes, including STAR and Amphora.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We offer you:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>meaningful and responsible work for the benefit of the community\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a supportive and experienced team;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>career training and development opportunities;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gross salary EUR 1945 per month;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>35 calendar days of annual leave;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to support health and sport;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>if necessary, the employer's accommodation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the possibility of using a company car for work tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If the offer appeals to you, apply now..<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>..submit your application, cover letter, curriculum vitae with work and\/or service history, confirmation of compliance with the requirements of the Public Service Act; copies of educational documents; other documents that the candidate considers important for applying <strong>19th April 2026<\/strong> e-mail address <a href=\"mailto:valga@valga.ee\">valga@valga.ee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle-info\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-info\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM216 336l24 0 0-64-24 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24l48 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24l0 88 8 0c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24l-80 0c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24s10.7-24 24-24zm40-208a32 32 0 1 1 0 64 32 32 0 1 1 0-64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Further information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"user\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-user\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224 256A128 128 0 1 0 224 0a128 128 0 1 0 0 256zm-45.7 48C79.8 304 0 383.8 0 482.3C0 498.7 13.3 512 29.7 512l388.6 0c16.4 0 29.7-13.3 29.7-29.7C448 383.8 368.2 304 269.7 304l-91.4 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\u00dclla Kimmel, Head of the Social Work Service<br><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"phone\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-phone\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M164.9 24.6c-7.7-18.6-28-28.5-47.4-23.2l-88 24C12.1 30.2 0 46 0 64C0 311.4 200.6 512 448 512c18 0 33.8-12.1 38.6-29.5l24-88c5.3-19.4-4.6-39.7-23.2-47.4l-96-40c-16.3-6.8-35.2-2.1-46.3 11.6L304.7 368C234.3 334.7 177.3 277.7 144 207.3L193.3 167c13.7-11.2 18.4-30 11.6-46.3l-40-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tel:\u00a0<a href=\"tel:+372 5340 1331\">+372 5340 1331<\/a><br><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"envelope\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-envelope\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M48 64C21.5 64 0 85.5 0 112c0 15.1 7.1 29.3 19.2 38.4L236.8 313.6c11.4 8.5 27 8.5 38.4 0L492.8 150.4c12.1-9.1 19.2-23.3 19.2-38.4c0-26.5-21.5-48-48-48L48 64zM0 176L0 384c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-208L294.4 339.2c-22.8 17.1-54 17.1-76.8 0L0 176z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>E-mail:\u00a0<a>ylla.kimmel@valga.ee<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you care about people's well-being and want to contribute to community development? 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