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Head of Department for Socio-Pedagogical Family Support (SPF) 80-100%

Koosa AG

Employment type
Part-time
Location
St. Gallen
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The Koosa AG has been providing life-world-oriented social work in the areas of accompaniments, mandates, and consultations since 2003. Our core offerings are Socio-Pedagogical Family Support, individual visit accompaniments, guardianships, and clarifications. Our clients are predominantly child and adult protection authorities, guardianships, social welfare offices, and other public administration bodies. We provide our services to families, children, adolescents, and young adults. We are looking for a Head of Department in the area of Socio-Pedagogical Family Support to 80-100% as of September 2026 or by agreement. The employment consists of approximately 40% leadership tasks and, depending on the employment percentage, 40-60% SPF work in families on site. Your tasks in the Head of Department for SPF • You receive SPF inquiries and create offers. • You clarify the initial situation and role of the SPF with the clients before an accompaniment. • You introduce new specialists in the area of SPF. • You coach specialists in the area of SPF on a regular basis. • You are the contact person for clients and SPF specialists in case of challenges in interdisciplinary cooperation and in working with families. • You represent the SPF department in department head meetings and contribute to management topics. Your tasks in Socio-Pedagogical Family Support • You accompany and support families, adolescents, and young adults who are in complex and stressful life situations. • You support parents in their educational competence. • You support adolescents and young adults so that they can develop a sustainable life perspective. • You coordinate the cooperation with involved specialist offices and partners independently. You bring with you • a degree from a university of applied sciences in socio-pedagogy, social work, or a comparable qualification • professional experience in working with parents and family systems • further training in the area of family work and/or in the area of coaching is desirable • good verbal and written communication skills • a resilient, flexible, and empathetic personality • a team-oriented and self-responsible way of working • knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage • user knowledge of MS Office programs We offer • an exciting combination of leadership work and work on site in families • a varied, meaningful, and independent activity • a flat hierarchy with corresponding opportunities for participation • support and professional guidance in a qualified team • regular case discussions and supervision • flexible working hours

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