Social Worker 60-80%

We are a social service with nearly 20 employees and provide an important part of the services in the areas of economic social assistance, adult and child protection, school social work, alimony assistance, as well as family-supplementary childcare. Together with various stakeholders, we support our clients with passion and humor in developing the greatest possible autonomy, taking responsibility for their own actions, and participating in social life. Even today, our caseload corresponds to the latest professional recommendations. To ensure this starting position in the future, we are expanding our team with an additional position. To strengthen our motivated and supportive team, we are looking for, effective immediately, for a limited period of 1 year, a dedicated

Social Worker 60-80% ##

Your tasks ##

• Provision of social assistance benefits according to social assistance legislation and independent case management of support dossiers
• Mandate management as well as assessments in adult and child protection on behalf of the KESB, including income and asset management as well as supervision of accounting and filing
• Preventive counseling and referrals to specific specialist centers
• Networking and coordination with external specialist centers and authorities
• Further tasks as agreed upon

Your profile ##

• FH degree in Social Work or equivalent training
• Experience in economic social assistance as well as in adult and child protection
• Comprehensive knowledge in the area of subsidiarity as well as in social insurance matters
• High social competence in dealing with people in challenging life situations
• Structured, proactive, independent, as well as goal- and solution-oriented way of working
• Resilient, team-oriented, and service-oriented personality
• Flawless oral and written expression
• High affinity in dealing with IT systems
• Proactive and dedicated personality with a high understanding of quality and service
• Strong communication skills

Your perspectives ##

• Attractive framework conditions: Easily accessible location with modern office equipment, flexible working hours with a 41-hour week as well as inexpensive parking options in the immediate vicinity and optimal connection to public transport. Fruit, coffee, and tea are available free of charge daily.
• Varied activity: Responsible and versatile tasks in a dedicated, innovative, and collegial team. Careful induction as well as a modern and professional working environment support you optimally during your entry.
• Appreciative cooperation: Open communication channels, regular exchange as well as joint events promote a pleasant and team-oriented working climate. We maintain an open 'Du-culture' and meet each other at eye level even during the application process.
• Contemporary employment conditions: Generous training and further education opportunities, the possibility of unpaid leave as well as bonuses for successful referral of new employees. In addition to family allowances, there is an entitlement to childcare allowances. Additionally, the municipality assumes an above-average employer share to the pension fund.
• Fixed-term employment: The position is limited to 1 year from the start of employment. With appropriate development of the job requirement and mutually good cooperation, there is the possibility of an extension of the fixed-term employment or conversion into a permanent position.