Social Worker Social Assistance, 80 %

Social ## As the district capital with almost 25'000 inhabitants, the municipality of Horgen is an attractive and dynamic Lake Zurich municipality and employs around 930 employees. Our social services support people in emergency situations through personal counseling and financial benefits within the framework of economic social assistance. In addition, people are accompanied in their professional and social integration. This demanding activity requires high professional competence, flexibility, empathy, and a good sense for different life situations. We are looking for, effective immediately or by arrangement, a Social Worker Social Assistance, 80 % ## What awaits you ### • Intake: Eligibility check and case intake • Independent case management in economic and personal social assistance according to the Social Assistance Act (SHG), SKOS guidelines, and the guidelines of the Horgen social authority • Case load of currently around 60 cases per full-time position (including intake) • Assertion of prior benefits from third parties • Counseling and support of people in difficult life situations • Promotion and support of professional and social integration Working with the case management software Tutoris What distinguishes you ### • Degree as a Social Worker FH or Bachelor in Social Work • Professional experience in statutory social assistance or asylum welfare • Joy in dealing with people as well as confident handling of numbers and written work • Independent and structured way of working as well as the ability to set priorities and remain capable of acting even under high workloads. • Organizational talent as well as the ability to maintain an overview even in demanding situations What we offer ### • A versatile and responsible activity in a dynamic working environment • A committed and appreciative team of seven colleagues who will carefully familiarize you with your new task • Good opportunities for professional and personal development • Progressive employment conditions and attractive social benefits • A modern workplace in the immediate vicinity of the lake and the train station Our values ### • Learning culture: We see ourselves as a learning organization. Specialist knowledge is actively shared and continuously developed within the team. Regular professional exchange is a matter of course for us. • Development: We promote continuous learning through internal and external training. The municipality of Horgen participates in the training costs. • Fairness: We treat people in comparable situations equally while simultaneously taking their individual life situations into account. We reflect on and discuss questions of attitude together in the team. • Transparency and appreciation: We use short paths for rapid clarification and maintain open, honest, and respectful communication at eye level. Do you feel addressed? Then we look forward to your online application. Were we able to arouse your interest in this position? Then we look forward to your online application. Please apply exclusively via our online application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered.