Innovative technologies of social work in the field of employment

The article examines innovative technologies in social work within the employment sector and their significance for effectively addressing unemployment issues in modern conditions. The role of a favorable labor market situation is outlined, which serves as an important element of social security at various levels: individual, organizational, and governmental. Attention is focused on the political and economic challenges impacting the employment sector, particularly due to Russian aggression and military actions in Ukraine. The essence of state employment policy is revealed, defining employment as an activity that ensures the fulfillment of citizens' needs through income generation, and unemployment as a socio-economic phenomenon. It is determined that social work in the employment sector is a crucial tool for realizing the labor potential of the population and is aimed at achieving both short-term and strategic goals, including promoting productive employment and labor mobility. It is formulated that the technologization of social work is a necessary condition for enhancing the effectiveness of activities in the employment sector. It is established that social technologization, through the scientifically grounded use of methods and approaches, enables the anticipation of social changes and active influence on the labor market. Innovative technologies such as client profiling and case management social support are analyzed, which help reduce job search time and improve the quality of social services provided. The need for implementing social partnership as a mechanism for reconciling the interests of employees and employers is highlighted.