Leader for the Street Team and Boot Camp in the Homeless Area in Nuuk

As Leader of the Street Team and Shelter Training, you will ensure that the daily work of the Street Team and in Shelter Trainings has continuity.

The Street Team’s office has just moved to the Umiaq Shelter, and we therefore face an exciting development process where we together will shape the direction for better Citizen Services in this department.

We have 2 Shelter Trainings with locations at 2 addresses; at the first address there are 11 rooms and space for 15 residents (4 couples rooms) and at the second address there are 2 buildings with 44 rooms and space for 43. There are permanent supervisors in the areas. In the Street Team we also have responsibility for Uummateqarfik, which is a small drop-in center for homeless and socially vulnerable citizens. Opening hours are on weekdays from 10:00 to 14:00. There are also permanent supervisors in the area.

There are also Street Outreach workers who also have permanent supervisors.

About the position

As Leader of the Street Team and Shelter Training, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the Street Team’s employees in their daily work. You must ensure that the team delivers professionally competent and holistic solutions to the residents of the municipality. In addition, you will play a central role in creating a work environment that promotes professionalism within the team.

Responsibilities

·Leadership and coordination

Ensure effective coordination of the team’s tasks and resources, including planning of tasks and compliance with Quality Standards, house rules, lease agreements, etc.

· Quality assurance and professional sparring

Support Street Team employees with ongoing sparring and professional guidance so they can deliver the best possible solutions to residents.

· Communication and collaboration

Handle communications with other departments and external partners and ensure good communication between management, the team, and residents.

· Task follow-up and reporting

Follow up on the team’s tasks and handling time and report results and statistics to management.

We expect you to have

Qualifications and competencies

·Qualified Social Worker, educator or similar background, preferably with relevant continuing education

·Experience with leading teams or in a coordinating role

·Strong communication and pedagogical skills that create security and engagement in the team

·In-depth knowledge of the Homelessness sector and understanding that we work with socially vulnerable citizens who need our support, guidance and social skills training

·Ability to motivate and develop employees through support and constructive feedback

·That you have experience/knowledge of Quality Standards in the Homelessness sector

·Being bilingual in Greenlandic and Danish is an advantage, but not a requirement

As a person

·You see fundamental diversity and community as a strength

·You are focused on making a positive difference

·You like structure and systematics

·You enjoy having many balls in the air

·You are curious and appreciative of others’ perspectives

About us

We believe that professionalism, diversity and community are the keys to succeeding in long-term tasks. Therefore, we are starting initiatives that will bring us closer together around the tasks. We are convinced that if you want skilled employees, professionalism must be on the agenda!

As a Team in the Street Team and the Shelter, we share common values, behavior and relationships that are:

Values

Responsibility, Good communication, Loyalty, Respect and Security

Behavior and relationships

Good communication, respect, a good workplace and employees who can operate with what is relevant for the job.

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We work professionally, we lift each other up, and we are role models.

If you have become more curious

You can read about the framework for our work in the quality standards on the municipality’s website, and you are also very welcome to contact us for further questions.

If you are the right person, with the right values, but still lack some experience, we are also interested in hearing from you. There is a possibility that we can adapt the position so you can start with part of the tasks and develop yourself in it.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Criminal record

This position is subject to the Act on the obligation to obtain a criminal record. In accordance with the law, employment can only begin when the municipality has received a criminal record. We must therefore note that the starting date can only be agreed when the municipality has received the criminal record from the Police.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the applicable collective agreement between the Greenland Self-Government and the negotiating party/organization concerned, as of the start date.

The employment will be with a 3-month probationary period.

Housing

No staff housing can be allocated to the position.

Further information can be obtained from

If the position interests you, you are welcome to contact for more detailed information about the position and related tasks at:

Department Head for the Street Team Marthannguaq Dahl Bech, tel. +299 36 67 94 or email: [email protected]

Application

Applications marked with Job no. 1006-26, and accompanied by educational certificates and documentation of previous employment, etc., must be uploaded before the deadline.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted electronically, via the link at the bottom of this page, where you can attach your application and CV.

Note

We do not accept applications on paper or by email; please apply via the application link.

Application deadline: 22 October 2026