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Social Worker at kjz Uster, temporary 65%
- 28 January 2026
- 65%
- Uster
Job summary
Join our team at the kjz Uster, a hub for youth and family support. Experience a vibrant work environment and meaningful impact.
Tasks
- Provide guidance and support to children, youth, and families.
- Collaborate closely with authorities, schools, and institutions.
- Engage in child protection measures and voluntary initiatives.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work from a recognized institution.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential.
- Ability to think systemically and reflect on practices.
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About the job
Social Worker at kjz Uster, temporary 65%Good for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counseling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counseling. Children, adolescents, and families are at the center of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, children, and toddlers and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. For a maternity cover, we are looking for a social worker for the Social Work and Mandates Department at kjz Uster, temporarily from June 15, 2026, to January 31, 2027 (65%).
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In fulfilling your tasks, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist agencies.
You bring:
- a completed degree in Social Work from a university of applied sciences
- experience in youth and family welfare or in mandate management
- joy in initiating, accompanying, and steering development processes
- strong role awareness
- a goal-oriented and assertive personality with negotiation skills
- high social competence as well as good written and oral communication skills
- systemic thinking ability, reflection skills, and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, demanding activity in a varied and lively work environment
- a professional, collegial, and supportive team consisting of 12 social workers
- regular inter- and supervision sessions
- well-supported onboarding
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
Can we answer any further questions for you?
For further information, Elias Weber, Head of Social Work and Mandates, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 258 48 17.
We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool to Ms. Stefanie Porcelli, Human Resources, Office of the Districts Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon, and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted through our online platform can be processed.
