Gemeinde Köniz
Köniz
14 hours ago
Specialist in Open Child and Youth Work (60%)
- 27 May 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- Köniz
Job summary
Join us as a Fachperson for open child and youth work! Enjoy a rewarding role in a supportive environment.
Tasks
- Manage the Niederscherli children's and youth center effectively.
- Engage and support children and youth in leisure activities.
- Collaborate with schools and organizations for community projects.
Skills
- Diploma in social pedagogy or related field; experience required.
- Ability to build professional relationships with youth.
- Team player with resilience and assertiveness.
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About the job
Specialist in Open Child and Youth Work (60%)
What you will achieve with us
- You are responsible for the operation of the Niederscherli child and youth centre and the associated area
- You encourage and accompany children and young people in leisure activities and actively involve them
- You work outreach when necessary and support interventions in public spaces
- You raise awareness among and support children and young people and triage them when necessary
- You network with schools, neighbourhood organisations, churches, specialist and administrative offices and work constructively with them
- You lead target group-specific projects in the Niederscherli area and collaborate across areas and in projects of the municipality of Köniz
How you inspire us
- Diploma in sociocultural animation, social pedagogy, social work or a comparable qualification
- Several years of professional experience in open child and youth work
- Willingness to help shape open child and youth work according to professional criteria and to take responsibility for the area of responsibility
- You are able to build trusting, professional relationships with children and young people
- Teamwork skills, resilience and determination when necessary
- Willingness to work on Friday evenings and occasionally at weekends
What you can expect from us
- A respectful, collegial collaboration and a good working atmosphere
- Work-life balance: annual working hours, part-time work, care days and home office depending on the role
- Generous holiday arrangements: at least 26 days of holiday, additional age-based holiday days, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
- Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual training and further education
- A modern equipped workplace in the centre of Köniz and access to current technologies and tools
- Opportunities to help shape and implement demanding projects and initiatives in a dynamic environment
