Social worker Drug Information Centre DIZ — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- —
Full description
Are you interested in harm reduction and low-threshold advice? You like to take on responsibility and want to further develop our consulting offer? Then you are right with us.
The Drug Information Centre (DIZ) Zurich is a competence centre for recreational drug use and advises and accompanies on questions about substances and substance consumption. Through an acceptance-oriented attitude, the DIZ also reaches people who do not feel addressed by other offers. The focus is on promoting self-responsible action and low-risk handling of psychoactive substances. One of DIZ’s core offerings is drug checking, in which substance tests can be carried out and consulting services can be used.
As of February 2027 or by agreement, we are looking for two committed personalities who will help shape and further develop our offer.
- You contribute to the design of our low-threshold consulting offer and advise different target groups on different channels (on and offline).
- You advise people at the DIZ as part of our drug checking offers as well as in individual consultations and provide low-threshold social work advice and support.
- You plan and conduct prevention and information events and convey in-depth knowledge about recreational drugs and risk-minimizing consumption.
- You work together with relevant institutions and specialist bodies and actively participate in the further development of our offers and the professional cooperation in the team.
- Completed training in social work, socio-cultural animation or social education (HF/FH)
- Experience working with adolescents or young adults, ideally in outreach work or housing
- Interest in the living environment of people who consume psychoactive substances, as well as in the topics of recreational drugs, harm reduction and acceptance-oriented advice
- Readiness for flexible working hours from Tuesday to Saturday as well as for evening, night and weekend assignments
- Knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage as well as openness to make our work visible on social media and to participate in photo and video recordings
- An innovative and socially relevant field of work with a lot of creative scope
- The opportunity to contribute new ideas and develop our offers together with the team
- A dedicated team with an acceptance-oriented attitude, regular professional exchange and intervision
- Attractive employment conditions and diverse training offers of the city of Zurich
With around 2,400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich works every day for a social Zurich. We are there for everyone and support children, young people and adults in different situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighbourhoods.
Questions about this listing
What salary does Stadt Zürich offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Zürich is CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by Stadt Zürich. The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Stadt Zürich offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Stadt Zürich during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Zürich's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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