Linnea Lindqvist
Child & Family Case Manager | Social Work & Child Welfare Specialist
Gothenburg
Professional Summary
Dedicated Child and Family Case Manager with extensive background in statutory child protection, family assessment, and multidisciplinary coordination in Gothenburg. Grounded in the BBIC framework and collaborative safety planning to support sustainable, child-centered outcomes.
Professional Experience
Kattegatt Stöd och Omsorg
Gothenburg, Sweden
Child and Family Case Manager
Apr 2019 – Present
- Manage a dedicated caseload of 22 complex child and family welfare files, coordinating statutory interventions and community support plans.
- Conduct structured child welfare assessments applying BBIC frameworks to evaluate safety, developmental needs, and parental capacity.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary network conferences with schools, pediatric healthcare providers, and child psychiatry specialists.
- Prepare comprehensive investigation documentation and formal recommendation reports for municipal social welfare board proceedings.
Västergläntan Familjecenter
Gothenburg, Sweden
Family Case Worker
Aug 2013 – Mar 2019
- Delivered targeted case management and outpatient support interventions for families experiencing acute domestic distress and parent-child conflict.
- Conducted crisis intake interviews and safety planning sessions with families to reduce risk of out-of-home placement.
- Monitored progress toward agreed intervention milestones through bi-weekly home visits and structured family dialogues.
Lindholmen Ungdomsteam
Gothenburg, Sweden
Assistant Youth and Family Case Worker
Sept 2009 – Jul 2013
- Supported adolescents and custodial parents with structured mediation and school engagement initiatives.
- Assisted senior social workers with documentation, referral management, and community resource linkage for vulnerable youth.
Education
University of Gothenburg
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Socionom) · Social Work · Gothenburg, Sweden · Pass with Distinction · Sept 2005 – Jun 2009
Completed rigorous coursework in family systems theory, Swedish child welfare legislation, and developmental psychology.
Completed practical clinical internship focused on community-based child welfare assessments and parent support interventions.
Key Projects
Child Safety Assessment Standardization Initiative
Feb 2021 – Nov 2021
- Standardized case documentation templates and risk screening checklists aligned with BBIC guidelines across a 15-member casework team.
- Coordinated inter-agency review meetings with local educational welfare officers to improve early intervention response times.
Core Competencies
BBIC Assessment Framework
Child Protection Risk Assessment
Crisis Intervention
Family Systems Support
Signs of Safety Methodology
Inter-Agency Coordination
Case Documentation & Reporting
Child Welfare Legislation Compliance
Trauma-Informed Practice
Care Plan Development
Languages
Swedish
C2
English
C1
Certifications
BBIC Practitioner Certification
Social Services Professional Development Council · May 2012
Signs of Safety Practice Certification
Nordic Family Practice Network · Nov 2018
Community Engagement
Förenade Ungdomsstöd Gothenburg
Gothenburg, Sweden · Jan 2015 – May 2018
- Volunteer Youth Mentor
- Provided weekly individual mentoring and structured recreational guidance for young people navigating family transitions.