Social Pedagogical Reference Persons MNA 80 - 100 % in Zürich-Uster (m/f/d)

Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Commit yourself with us to the vision of a solidary society, as Social Pedagogical Reference Persons MNA 80 - 100 % in Zürich-Uster (m/f/d) Caritas Schweiz has been operating asylum centers at various locations in the Canton of Zürich on behalf of the canton since March 2024. As a social pedagogical specialist and reference person, you are responsible for the personal and age-appropriate care, support, and integration of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers at the MNA center at Aathalstrasse in Zürich-Uster. Your tasks * Social pedagogical and psychosocial support and care of the young people within the framework of the reference person system * Promotion of the young people in various areas of life (school, leisure, health, handling money) with individual objectives and objective reviews * Development of demand-oriented daily structures and leisure activities for and with the young people * Promotion of social and self-competence, independence, and psychological and social integrity as well as establishing a binding framework for communal living * Crisis intervention and conflict management * Active interdisciplinary coordination and planning in the team (close cooperation with the legal guardianship of the minor youths) * Budget responsibility according to the implementation guidelines of the Canton ZH and the specifications of Caritas Schweiz, as well as creating the statements of account * External networking with cooperation partners and organizations * Co-responsibility for creating a good house atmosphere and for compliance with the house rules and safety in the center * Taking over social pedagogical on-call service Our requirements * Completed recognized social pedagogical training (or equivalent) * Experience in the migration sector and/or youth work desirable * Very good German skills, other foreign language skills an advantage * Intercultural competence * Willingness and flexibility to work varying working hours (shift/weekend work) * High sense of responsibility and quality awareness for working with vulnerable, protection-requiring young people * Initiative, independence, teamwork skills as well as assertiveness * High resilience and ability to work under pressure * Good Microsoft Office skills * Flawless criminal record Work location: Canton Zürich (Uster) Start of work: immediately Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the pulse of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who like to participate in change processes and take responsibility. Information regarding this position will be gladly provided by Ms. Ariya Sahin, Deputy Head of MNA Asylum Center, We thank you for your interest and look forward to your application by 25 September 2026 via the online portal. Caritas Schweiz, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Luzern [Apply online now](< >) * [Facebook](< >) * [Xing](< >) * Twitter * [Google+](< >)Print pageRecommend page j4id10413721a j4it0939a j4iy26a