Social Worker

Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) is, as part of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zürich, responsible for the execution of sentences and measures as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1'400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of convicted individuals, the prevention of recidivism, as well as the detention and preparation of the departure of persons without a valid residence permit, are of particular importance. Das Vollzugszentrum Bachtel (VZB) is one of the detention facilities of the Kantons Zürich (VEZ) - one of seven main departments of the JuWe - and is an institution specialized in the open execution of prison sentences and substitute prison sentences. The VZB offers space for over 90 incarcerated persons. With immediate effect or by arrangement, we are looking for an experienced, committed, and socially competent personality for our social services. Your area of activity • Support and counseling of incarcerated persons regarding personal and matter-related concerns • Resource-oriented support during execution, including accompaniment in the Tagesstruktur Integrationsvollzug (IVO) if required • Activation and promotion of incarcerated persons with special needs within the various structures of the VZB (normal execution and special execution with individual single settings) • Preparation of sentence reductions (e.g., leave systems) as well as conditional release, execution planning, execution report • Close interdisciplinary cooperation within the framework of transition management with internal and external partners • Supervision of interns and pre-interns Your profile • Completed degree in Social Work as well as professional experience in dealing with clients suffering from mental illness and addiction • Strong empathy, assertiveness, and ability to work in a team • High flexibility and openness to new challenges • Willingness for continuous professional and personal further training to meet the changing requirements of modern penal execution • Very good oral and written German skills as well as knowledge of other languages • Proficient use of MS365 • Advantageous if practical training (Praxisausbildung) is available • Minimum age 25 as well as an impeccable reputation What awaits you • A versatile, demanding, and meaningful activity in an extraordinary and secure working environment • Careful induction as well as a reliable and supportive team • Diverse opportunities for education and further training • A workplace in the beautiful Zürcher Oberland; traveling by own car is recommended • Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines How to apply Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier! Do you have professional questions? Iman Farasatpour-Al Nakash, Head of Social Services/ Integrationsvollzug, can be reached at 043 258 14 71, and Janine Christen, Deputy Head of Social Services/ Integrationsvollzug, at 043 258 14 73. Questions regarding the application process will be answered by the Rekrutierung & Assessment team at 043 257 43 19. JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found at Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).