Youth and Family Support Specialist 20%

About the job

Your new role

Social Pedagogical Family Support (SPF) as an important outreach service is becoming increasingly significant in promoting the welfare of the child. Within the framework of a project initially limited until the end of 2027, this service has been newly established within the Social Services of the City of St.Gallen. This position is limited until the end of 2027 and the employment is on an hourly wage basis.

As a member of the SPF team, you provide social pedagogical family support and counselling, educational assistance and support on behalf of professional guardians as well as the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB). Children and parents receive support at home with family and personal issues. You work towards agreed goals with parents and situationally with adolescents and children. You conduct assessments on site, hold assignment clarification and status meetings, and maintain close communication with the commissioning authorities.

You are suitable for this specialist role if

• you have a degree in social pedagogy FH/HF, social work, clinical or school special education, or an equivalent qualification.
• you have already gained professional experience in outreach work with children, adolescents and families and ideally have completed relevant further training.
• you are characterised by an independent working style and commitment.
• you are empathetic and reflective as well as solution- and goal-oriented in your work.
• you possess strong communication and counselling skills.
• you have flexibility in organising your working hours and are willing to work evenings and weekends.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

At the Social Services, the person is at the centre of all actions. Our total of 150 employees provide a wide range of services in the areas of social assistance as well as child and adult protection law for the benefit of the city’s population.

Our corporate culture

We live a respectful working atmosphere characterised by mutual trust, respect and loyalty. We challenge and promote our employees based on their individual skills and resources. Equal opportunities are very important to us and our framework conditions support you in balancing work and other areas of life.

What we offer

The Social Services operate in a dynamic environment and are a highly active organisation. Together we develop organisationally and qualitatively to meet increasing demands in the future. We offer you a responsible and varied range of tasks with contemporary employment conditions, including the possibility of home office.

Our selection process

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Naschberger, Head of Youth and Family Support, at telephone number 071 224 54 56 or by e-mail at heide.naschberger@stadt.sg.ch.

Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.