Request
City of Emmen
Income Consultant
Income Consultant
Info
Function
Income ConsultantLocation
City HallHours per week
36 hours per weekDuration
May 4, 2026 - July 31, 2026Application number
SRQ177790Segment
Policy advice | ConsultancyClosing date
14.04.2026
08:30
Role description and task arrangements
Income Consultant at the City of Emmen
32–36 hours per week.
Would you like to support our residents by implementing the Participation Act? Are you enthusiastic, eager to learn, and people-oriented? Become an Income Consultant!
That’s why we work at Emmen!
Our work has an impact on the community around us. We work in a vibrant municipality with beautiful nature, charming villages, and a bustling city center. Where activity goes hand in hand with tranquility, space, and nature. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable living environment where people feel at home and enjoy living. Our organization stands for decisiveness, continuous development, and flexibility. We work in a large organization with short lines of communication, a high level of trust, and everyone is given the opportunity to fully develop their potential. Over 1,000 dedicated and loyal employees are ready to serve the more than 108,000 residents.
Here's what you will do:
As an Income Consultant, you will be assigned your own caseload. The municipality takes a people-centered approach to service delivery, so you will be expected to think creatively to find solutions within the framework of laws and regulations to prevent people from getting into trouble.
The team:
As an Income Consultant, you will be part of the Income Support and Enforcement (IHS) team within the Social Services Department. The team performs various tasks, including administering income support programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and enforcing regulations to prevent abuse or misuse of benefits. These services are provided to the municipality of Emmen and the neighboring municipalities of Borger-Odoorn and Coevorden.
What do we offer you?
If you join our team, we’ll give you the freedom to achieve your goals and continue to grow. Our employees are invaluable to us, which is why we do everything we can to keep them motivated and energized.
Of course, we have the working conditions well arranged. This includes:
What do you bring?
32–36 hours per week.
Would you like to support our residents by implementing the Participation Act? Are you enthusiastic, eager to learn, and people-oriented? Become an Income Consultant!
That’s why we work at Emmen!
Our work has an impact on the community around us. We work in a vibrant municipality with beautiful nature, charming villages, and a bustling city center. Where activity goes hand in hand with tranquility, space, and nature. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable living environment where people feel at home and enjoy living. Our organization stands for decisiveness, continuous development, and flexibility. We work in a large organization with short lines of communication, a high level of trust, and everyone is given the opportunity to fully develop their potential. Over 1,000 dedicated and loyal employees are ready to serve the more than 108,000 residents.
Here's what you will do:
As an Income Consultant, you will be assigned your own caseload. The municipality takes a people-centered approach to service delivery, so you will be expected to think creatively to find solutions within the framework of laws and regulations to prevent people from getting into trouble.
- You will review applications for General Assistance, Special Assistance, and the Individual Income Supplement;
- You will conduct an intake interview with affected residents and provide information about their rights and obligations;
- You independently determine whether an application results in approval or rejection;
- You document the rationale and draft a decision regarding the decision that has been made;
- You identify and investigate irregularities in case files, either on your own initiative or in collaboration with an enforcement officer or social investigator;
- You communicate with residents in various ways. The initial consultation takes place in person in the office, while other contact is conducted by phone and email;
- You will be in contact with partners in the social sector.
The team:
As an Income Consultant, you will be part of the Income Support and Enforcement (IHS) team within the Social Services Department. The team performs various tasks, including administering income support programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and enforcing regulations to prevent abuse or misuse of benefits. These services are provided to the municipality of Emmen and the neighboring municipalities of Borger-Odoorn and Coevorden.
What do we offer you?
If you join our team, we’ll give you the freedom to achieve your goals and continue to grow. Our employees are invaluable to us, which is why we do everything we can to keep them motivated and energized.
Of course, we have the working conditions well arranged. This includes:
- Working in the largest municipality in Drenthe
- Substantive freedom to perform your work
- Laptop and phone on loan
- Hybrid working with home allowance
- A good work-life balance
- An attractive commuting environment
What do you bring?
- You have an educational background equivalent to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or law;
- You have knowledge of the Participation Act or are willing to take a course on the subject;
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills and are skilled at writing reports;
- You are able to think outside the box, you provide customized solutions, and you can proactively collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines within the social sector;
- You can work with multiple systems at the same time and are proficient with computers;
- You are analytical, decisive, quality-conscious, and people-oriented;
- You have a good sense of humor, are a team player, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Company data
Company data
Municipality of Emmen
Role description and task arrangements
Income Consultant at the City of Emmen
32–36 hours per week.
Would you like to support our residents by implementing the Participation Act? Are you enthusiastic, eager to learn, and people-oriented? Become an Income Consultant!
That’s why we work at Emmen!
Our work has an impact on the community around us. We work in a vibrant municipality with beautiful nature, charming villages, and a bustling city center. Where activity goes hand in hand with tranquility, space, and nature. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable living environment where people feel at home and enjoy living. Our organization stands for decisiveness, continuous development, and flexibility. We work in a large organization with short lines of communication, a high level of trust, and everyone is given the opportunity to fully develop their potential. Over 1,000 dedicated and loyal employees are ready to serve the more than 108,000 residents.
Here's what you will do:
As an Income Consultant, you will be assigned your own caseload. The municipality takes a people-centered approach to service delivery, so you will be expected to think creatively to find solutions within the framework of laws and regulations to prevent people from getting into trouble.
The team:
As an Income Consultant, you will be part of the Income Support and Enforcement (IHS) team within the Social Services Department. The team performs various tasks, including administering income support programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and enforcing regulations to prevent abuse or misuse of benefits. These services are provided to the municipality of Emmen and the neighboring municipalities of Borger-Odoorn and Coevorden.
What do we offer you?
If you join our team, we’ll give you the freedom to achieve your goals and continue to grow. Our employees are invaluable to us, which is why we do everything we can to keep them motivated and energized.
Of course, we have the working conditions well arranged. This includes:
What do you bring?
32–36 hours per week.
Would you like to support our residents by implementing the Participation Act? Are you enthusiastic, eager to learn, and people-oriented? Become an Income Consultant!
That’s why we work at Emmen!
Our work has an impact on the community around us. We work in a vibrant municipality with beautiful nature, charming villages, and a bustling city center. Where activity goes hand in hand with tranquility, space, and nature. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable living environment where people feel at home and enjoy living. Our organization stands for decisiveness, continuous development, and flexibility. We work in a large organization with short lines of communication, a high level of trust, and everyone is given the opportunity to fully develop their potential. Over 1,000 dedicated and loyal employees are ready to serve the more than 108,000 residents.
Here's what you will do:
As an Income Consultant, you will be assigned your own caseload. The municipality takes a people-centered approach to service delivery, so you will be expected to think creatively to find solutions within the framework of laws and regulations to prevent people from getting into trouble.
- You will review applications for General Assistance, Special Assistance, and the Individual Income Supplement;
- You will conduct an intake interview with affected residents and provide information about their rights and obligations;
- You independently determine whether an application results in approval or rejection;
- You document the rationale and draft a decision regarding the decision that has been made;
- You identify and investigate irregularities in case files, either on your own initiative or in collaboration with an enforcement officer or social investigator;
- You communicate with residents in various ways. The initial consultation takes place in person in the office, while other contact is conducted by phone and email;
- You will be in contact with partners in the social sector.
The team:
As an Income Consultant, you will be part of the Income Support and Enforcement (IHS) team within the Social Services Department. The team performs various tasks, including administering income support programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and enforcing regulations to prevent abuse or misuse of benefits. These services are provided to the municipality of Emmen and the neighboring municipalities of Borger-Odoorn and Coevorden.
What do we offer you?
If you join our team, we’ll give you the freedom to achieve your goals and continue to grow. Our employees are invaluable to us, which is why we do everything we can to keep them motivated and energized.
Of course, we have the working conditions well arranged. This includes:
- Working in the largest municipality in Drenthe
- Substantive freedom to perform your work
- Laptop and phone on loan
- Hybrid working with home allowance
- A good work-life balance
- An attractive commuting environment
What do you bring?
- You have an educational background equivalent to an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferably in the social sciences or law;
- You have knowledge of the Participation Act or are willing to take a course on the subject;
- You have strong verbal and written communication skills and are skilled at writing reports;
- You are able to think outside the box, you provide customized solutions, and you can proactively collaborate with colleagues across various disciplines within the social sector;
- You can work with multiple systems at the same time and are proficient with computers;
- You are analytical, decisive, quality-conscious, and people-oriented;
- You have a good sense of humor, are a team player, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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