Kanton Zürich
Zürich
15 hours ago
Research Associate KÜG 70%
- 29 May 2026
- 70%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Amt für Jugend und Berufsberatung in Zürich, focused on youth support. Exciting opportunity in a collaborative work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Evaluate applications for cost coverage under KÜG for youth.
- Advise stakeholders on case financing under the KJG guidelines.
- Contribute to process optimization with your team.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work, Education or related fields required.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in legal matters essential.
- Excellent communication in writing and speaking is a must.
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About the job
Research Associate KÜG 70%Good for life – that is our motto. As part of the Education Directorate of the Canton of Zurich, the Office for Youth and Career Counselling is responsible for services in the field of child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. The service area of supplementary assistance is responsible for the implementation of the Child and Youth Home Act (KJG).
For the Case Financing Department, which is responsible for reviewing all cost coverage guarantees (KÜG) for supplementary educational assistance for children and young people in Zurich, we are seeking a professionally qualified individual from the fields of social work or educational sciences from 1 August 2026 or by arrangement, limited until 31 December 2030.
Your area of responsibility
Together with other research associates and supported by administrative assistants, you are responsible for reviewing and granting or rejecting all applications for cost coverage (KÜG). In addition, you inform and advise various stakeholders such as applicants, youth welfare offices, authorities, and providers on all questions related to case financing within the framework of the Child and Youth Home Act. Together with the entire team, you actively contribute to the optimisation of various processes.
Your profile
- University of applied sciences or university degree in social work, educational sciences, or related disciplines
- Experience in child protection, indication setting, allocation, and case management
- High self- and social competence, organisational skills, efficient, independent, and reliable working style
- Analytical thinking, interest in legal and financial issues
- Fluent and target group-appropriate expression in spoken and written form
- High resilience and stress tolerance when dealing with a high caseload
We offer you
- A challenging position in an interesting working environment
- Attractive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
- A collegial, humorous team
- A workplace in a central location in Zurich
Have we aroused your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application. Applications from employment agencies as well as applications via e-mail will not be considered for this vacancy.
If you have any questions, Cristina Vasella, Head of the Case Financing Department (Tel. 043 259 96 51), will be happy to assist you from 6 May 2026.
Additional information can be found at www.ajb.zh.ch.
