Kanton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Niederteufen
Social Worker
- 21 July 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Niederteufen
Job summary
Join a dynamic team in social counseling with a focus on rehabilitation. Enjoy a supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
Tasks
- Conduct entry and counseling sessions across all correctional regimes.
- Guide individuals through reintegration and preparation for release.
- Collaborate with various authorities and prepare comprehensive reports.
Skills
- Bachelor's in Social Work or related field with relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
- Excellent writing skills and proficiency in IT and languages.
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About the job
Social counselling, conducting admission interviews and counselling sessions (all custodial regimes) during custody, including ROS (risk-oriented sanction enforcement) with a focus on finances, social insurance, family, housing, work Accompanying the admitted persons during custodial releases, discharge preparations and resocialisation Close cooperation with the referring authorities of the three different concordats (whole of Switzerland) Drafting applications, enforcement and final reports / preparation and coordination of enforcement plans Clarification of cost bearers Interprofessional collaboration with internal (health service, administration, care and security service, work areas etc.) and external specialist agencies (health centres, health insurance companies, social insurances, professional guardianships, social welfare offices etc.)
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with appropriate professional experience Ability and enthusiasm for shaping working relationships in the context of involuntariness Positive attitude towards modern penal enforcement Ability for systemic, solution- and resource-oriented methodological action Ability to work efficiently, in a structured manner and to write with style Independent working method and assertiveness Flexible and resilient personality with high self- and social competence Good IT and foreign language skills
