Stiftung Contact
Bern
14 hours ago
Employee at La Strada, 10%
- 21 May 2026
- 10%
- Permanent position
- Bern
Job summary
Join CONTACT, a foundation focused on harm reduction in addiction. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable communities in Bern.
Tasks
- Manage bus operations for La Strada's outreach program.
- Provide counseling and support to sex workers.
- Facilitate connections with relevant institutions and services.
Skills
- Degree in social work or pedagogy; experience in addiction support preferred.
- Fluency in German, both spoken and written; French is a plus.
- Flexibility and a valid driving license required.
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About the job
CONTACT, Foundation for Addiction Support, offers services in the field of harm reduction. Its aim is to reduce the risks and negative consequences of substance use for those affected and society. CONTACT is guided by the four-pillar model of Swiss addiction policy.
From 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a
Employee at La Strada, 10%
La Strada in Bern is aimed at sex workers at risk of addiction and offers them a place to relax and low-threshold counselling, distribution of condoms, and syringe exchange. The workplace is located in a camper directly on Taubenstrasse in Bern.
Your tasks are:
- Operating the bus service according to the current La Strada concept
- Counselling and supporting sex workers
- Referral and networking with complementary institutions
- Distribution of prevention materials including counselling
- Medical first aid, psychological crisis intervention and triage
- Participation in project groups and public events
Working hours are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 19:00 to 01:00 (including public holidays)
Team meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 17:30 to 19:00
You bring with you:
- Training as a social worker / social pedagogue
- High flexibility
- Knowledge / experience in addiction work and / or dealing with sex workers is an advantage
- Languages: German spoken and written, French spoken (at least A2), additional language skills are an advantage
- Driving licence category B
Our offer is:
- Progressive employment and working conditions according to the collective labour agreement
- Salary according to cantonal guidelines
- Unique workplace in a camper in the centre of Bern
- Interesting field of work
- Work in a motivated team
Interested?
We look forward to receiving your online application – simply click the button and upload the documents
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If you have any questions beforehand, Ms Julia Nievergelt, Head of La Strada, will be happy to provide information - telephone 079 702 08 39 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri mornings).
Dates:
Application deadline until Thu, 4 June, first short online interviews on Wed, 10 June in the afternoon, on-site interview rounds on Wed, 17 June in the evening.
Dossiers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
CONTACT
Foundation for Addiction Support
Monbijoustrasse 70
3007 Bern
CONTACT
Foundation for Addiction Support
Monbijoustrasse 70
3007 Bern
