Springer*in Schulsozialarbeit — Stadt Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Full description
For the new overall urban organizational unit of school social work since August 2023, which is part of the department of child and youth welfare of the social services, we are looking for the provision of the services of school social work by 1. January 2027 or by appointment a dedicated and flexible personality.
Tasks
- They support school social work in the event of short-term absences due to illness or accident and help to ensure the services for children, adolescents and their families according to the SSA concept.
- They undertake crisis interventions in the event of personal crises of children and adolescents and deal with urgent child protection issues.
- They develop supportive measures for families and work together with specialists in the field of child protection.
- They advise children and adolescents, parents and guardians as well as teachers and specialists and ensure important ongoing processes.
- They support schools in exceptional stress situations and take on further school-related tasks after consultation.
- They adapt flexibly to different school situations, new teams and changing requirements and thus contribute to the ability of school social work to act.
Profile
- have a higher education degree in social work and at least two years of professional experience in individual outpatient work or similar work; a CAS in school social work is beneficial
- They bring with them in-depth expertise in child and youth welfare, parenting and family issues as well as in the child welfare and child protection and know the relevant legal bases, in particular the ZGB and the child and adult protection law
- You apply consulting and conflict resolution methods safely, work independently, reflectively and solution-oriented and have good administrative and organizational skills
- You set priorities, react flexibly to changes and maintain an overview even in psychologically stressful situations
- They communicate in an addressee-friendly manner, have a skilful oral and written expression in German and enjoy working together in an interdisciplinary manner
- Knowledge of foreign languages as well as experience with MS Office 365 and specialist applications are an advantage
We offer
A versatile and varied activity with a high degree of independence and responsibility. They make an important contribution to ensuring school social work and support children, young people, families and schools in challenging situations. They work together with different school teams, specialists and specialist departments and gain insight into diverse school life environments. You can use and further develop your professional and personal skills. Further information on school social work can be found here: https://www.stadt-zuerich.ch/en/bildung/volksschule/support-foerderung/schulsozialarbeit.html
About us
In the social services more than 1000 employees shape the social Zurich. We accompany and support people in different situations, promote participation and strengthen social cohesion. Our services include social welfare, child and adult protection, school social work, child and youth welfare and socioculture. We do our work interdisciplinary and throughout the city: in school houses, counselling centres, the five social centres as well as in facilities such as the Youth and Culture House Dynamo, the Debate House Karl der Grosse and the district centres Schütze and Bakeranlage.
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 63'000 - 116'500 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 residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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