Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Zürich-Oerlikon
Integration Coach UAM 100%, fixed-term in Zurich-Oerlikon (m/f/d)
- 31 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich-Oerlikon
About the job
Doing the right thing. In Switzerland and in around 20 countries on four continents. Join us in committing to the vision of a solidaristic society, as
Integration Coach UAM 100%, fixed-term in Zurich-Oerlikon (m/f/d)
Caritas Switzerland has been operating asylum centres for families, individuals and unaccompanied minors (UAM) at currently five locations in the canton of Zurich on behalf of the Cantonal Social Office (KSA) since March 2024. As an Integration Coach UAM, you coordinate the social, educational and professional integration of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers in the UAM centre.
Your tasks
- Documentation of assessments or status evaluations, in particular short assessment IAS "Results of potential clarification" for all UAMs
- Registrations for integration measures from the IAZH catalogue
- Organisation of educational and professional follow-up solutions
- Documentation of conversations, planned and implemented measures
- Quarterly processing of the life areas professional and educational integration in close cooperation with the social pedagogical contact person
- Conversation documentation on integration topics
- Responsibility for professional integration: clarifications, cooperation with specialist agencies and support in the search for apprenticeships
- Cooperation with institutions and authorities to discuss integration-specific topics
- Reporting according to the specifications of the Integration Specialist Office
- Preparation of integration-relevant information for the exit phase
- Exchange with schools, guardians and professionals
Our requirements
- Completed training in social work, social pedagogy, vocational, educational or career counselling, pedagogy or a comparable qualification
- Further training in case management and/or on integration topics is an advantage
- Good knowledge of the Swiss education and vocational training system, especially the various educational pathways and follow-up solutions
- At least three years of professional experience, ideally in social services with a focus on case management for refugees or in the integration sector
- Enjoyment of working with unaccompanied minor asylum seekers (UAM) and understanding of their special life situation
- Knowledge and experience in the application of social assistance law and the asylum care ordinance
- Good knowledge of the asylum system and the relevant requirements in the field of integration
- Very good oral and written German skills, good oral skills in English
- Additional foreign language skills desired
- Very good computer skills (especially MS Office and ideally case management software Tutoris)
- Clean special private extract from the criminal record or willingness to submit this before starting the job
Workplace: Canton of Zurich (Zurich-Oerlikon)
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
Start date: Immediately or by arrangement
The position is fixed-term until 28.02.2027.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes and taking responsibility.
For information about this position, please contact Ms Maria Venezia Pajarillaga, Head of Integration UAM, telephone +41 76 361 99 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application via the online portal.
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere at the heart of social issues. For the transformation towards role-based work, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who enjoy participating in change processes and taking responsibility.
For information about this position, please contact Ms Maria Venezia Pajarillaga, Head of Integration UAM, telephone +41 76 361 99 37.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application via the online portal.
