Kanton Nidwalden
Stans
Foster Care Specialist
- 31 July 2026
- 20%
- Permanent position
- 6371 Stans
About the job
Incredibly versatile
We are the SME among administrations – versatile, agile and close to the people. With around 900 employees, we share responsibility, think in networks and tackle tasks where we are needed. This makes our work demanding, varied and meaningful. There is room for co-creation and initiative with us.Tasks
- Together with a professional colleague, you are responsible for supervising out-of-family foster and care arrangements for children and young people in foster families and day-care centres
- You inform, advise and conduct assessments of out-of-family care arrangements and issue the permits
- You contribute to professional developments for quality development and assurance
Your profile
- Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences or comparable experience
- Training or further education in business management basics
- Professional experience and good knowledge in the supervision of foster children
- Passion and empathy for the long-term social and professional development and integration of children and young people in foster care
Here for you
I am Monika Felix from the Personnel Office. I am happy to take care of your application and am here for you if you have questions about employment with the canton. For professional questions, your future manager is also happy to assist you. You can reach Verena Wicki Roth, Head of Office, at 041 618 75 51.
