Do you have experience in the specialized adult disability field? Then take a look here

Elevhus, house 4, has the opportunity to hire two professionally aware social educators, occupational therapists, or pedagogical assistants.

• with experience in the specialized adult disability field and who is passionate about professionalism, the target group, team collaboration and who can navigate change processes at the same time.

Your profile

• You can reflect on underlying causes of changed behavior and can initiate actions accordingly
• You can systematically map citizens' functional levels and focus on their ability for self-determination and participation
• You are well-written and can document observations as well as prepare and evaluate milestones in Modulus
• You can be clear in professional and collegiate contexts and seek professional discussions – even when we disagree.
• You can participate in follow-up meetings with authorities' advisors and other partners
• You focus on communication possibilities, including nonverbal language
• You have experience in translating overarching goals into concrete and meaningful processes in the citizen's daily life.
• You have knowledge of the target group and experience with working in a 24-hour facility
• You have the ability to work with methods that take into account outwardly reactive and seriously self-harming behavior
• You can work purposefully with your own nervous system and arousal level in relation to the individual resident's prerequisites
• You have collaboration skills to engage in a constructive and equal partnership with colleagues and other partners

Our focus areas

• Our goal is to create everyday life where residents have the opportunity to be as actively involved and autonomous as possible. This is based on each individual's prerequisites and resources
• We work from a shared professional strategy with the methods KRAP, LA2U, sensory profiles, ASK and neuro-pedagogy
• We create quality of life and meaning for the individual citizen through adapted activities based on resources and arousal level
• We work health-promoting with focus on diet, exercise and sleep to increase overall well-being
• We prioritize psychological safety, a respectful tone of communication, and systematic handling in the pedagogical discussions to ensure quality in the pedagogical efforts
• We view collaboration with relatives as an essential part of our overall effort around the residents.

We can offer

As a social educator, occupational therapist or pedagogical assistant at Elevhus you will become part of a strong team where all employees contribute to development, both professionally and culturally. We are a workplace that sets mutual expectations and shows that you are important for the overall effort. You will continuously have the opportunity to participate in relevant courses and supervision that can strengthen your competencies. We work interprofessionally with a focus on what each individual profession can contribute to the professional community.

About Elevhus

Elevhus is part of the Center for Development and Autism, CUA, which is organized in Disability, Life Mastery and Communities in the City of Aarhus. CUA consists of 9 residential facilities for adult residents with various physical and mental disabilities.

Elevhus has 12 places under the Danish Housing Act §105 and the Social Services Act §85 distributed across two houses next to each other. In house 5 there are 6 places and the same in house 4. All residents have extensive developmental disorders, including autism and intellectual disability. They have significant and lasting reduced mental functioning.

A characteristic for all of them is that they, among other things, have challenges with sensory regulation, executive functions, social relationships, communication, and most communicate via nonverbal language. They need support for ordinary daily functions and personal hygiene. Support for the individual is provided based on a concrete and individual assessment.

Working hours

The working hours are mainly evening shifts and with work every second or third weekend.

If you want to know more

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Department Manager Vicki Hvam at 41854355 or [email protected]

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between Local Government Denmark and the negotiating organization.

Weekly hours: 37.

Start date is January 1, 2027 or by agreement.

Application

Positions in Aarhus Municipality are applied for electronically. Click on 'Apply for the job' to fill in and send your application. All fields marked * must be filled in. Only after you have received a confirmation by email, we have received your application.

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2026.

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.