Social Worker / Social Worker Social Counseling

Social Worker / Social Worker Social Counseling ##

The Zentrum für Soziales is one of the largest associations of its kind in Switzerland. On behalf of 28 municipalities with a catchment area of over 100'000 people, we work with great commitment, at a low threshold, and networked in the following areas: Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde (KESB), Berufsbeistandschaft, Sozialberatung, Mütter- und Väterberatung, Suchtberatung and Schulsozialarbeit. Within the framework of voluntary social counseling, the social workers offer counseling and support for young people, adults, couples and families on the basis of the legal mandate (Personal Social Assistance). In doing so, the following topics are in focus, among others: assessments in problematic life situations and overcoming personal emergency situations, help in clarifying relationship issues, parenting and family counseling, clarification of social insurance issues as well as budget counseling.

Your tasks ###

• Counseling and support of young people, adults, couples and families within the framework of voluntary social counseling
• Clarification of social assistance entitlement and support for regaining economic and social independence
• Clarifications in child protection on behalf of the Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzbehörde
• Clarifications and supervision of foster care places
• Counseling and support of affected persons and relatives in addiction counseling
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with involved specialist offices and institutions
• Administrative tasks

What you bring with you ###

• Completed degree in Social Work (FH)
• Professional experience in one or more professional fields of social work
• Basic knowledge of social insurance, social assistance and ZGB
• Independent, resilient and flexible way of working
• High communication competence
• Joy in actively helping to shape a lively team culture

What we offer you ###

Paid breaks of 15 min. per half-day 25-33 days of vacation, possibility of unpaid leave/sabbatical and additional purchase of vacation of 1-2 weeks Appreciative atmosphere and collegial working climate Flexible working time model, possibility of home office Free on your birthday (proportional to workload) Temporal as well as financial support for further training

Your contacts for ###

Questions about the application process
Christine Albisser
Fachmitarbeiterin HRM
041 914 34 29
Questions about the position
Nathanael Wäfler
Teamleiter Sozialberatung
041 925 18 06

Are you interested?
We look forward to your application. If you have any questions, Christine Albisser and Nathanael Wäfler are at your disposal. Applications via e-mail cannot be considered.

Your place of work ###

Zentrum für Soziales
Christoph-Schnyder-Strasse 4b
6210 Sursee
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