Kanton Graubünden
Chur
11 hours ago
Member of the Authority for the Protection of Children and Adults
- 24 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Chur
Job summary
Join the APUC in Grisons, a unique trilingual canton of Switzerland. Be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping those in need.
Tasks
- Make decisions within an interdisciplinary judicial college.
- Manage assigned procedures and draft respective decisions.
- Provide counsel and support to legal representatives.
Skills
- University degree in law, social work, psychology, or equivalent.
- Excellent communication skills in German, both written and spoken.
- Strong social competencies and empathy for individuals in distress.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton of Switzerland is a canton multifaceted in terms of economy, culture, and politics. With 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is just as diverse as our region.
The only trilingual canton of Switzerland is a canton multifaceted in terms of economy, culture, and politics. With 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts, and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is just as diverse as our region.
Member of the Authority for the Protection of Children and Adults
Authority for the Protection of Children and Adults | 80-100% | Chur
The Authority for the Protection of Children and Adults (APUC) is here for people in distress. Those who need help and support can rely on APUC. No day is like another with us. In the interdisciplinary team, we actively design a secure future for adults, families, children, and youth in need of protection.
For May 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a member of APUC for the APUC Graubünden, Northern Graubünden branch.
For May 1, 2026, or by agreement, we are looking for a member of APUC for the APUC Graubünden, Northern Graubünden branch.
Your field of responsibilities
- Make decisions within the interdisciplinary judicial board and take co-responsibility for ordering and adapting protection measures for children and adults
- Manage assigned procedures as well as draft and prepare the respective decisions
- Legally assess procedural and substantive law questions and ensure the correct application of the law
- Conduct own investigations and assign investigation tasks
- Personally hear persons in need of protection and other involved persons
- Advise and support prosecutors
- Collaborate with municipalities and external specialized institutions and offices
- Contribute to the further development of the existing organization and specific standards
What we wish from you
- Degree from a university or a higher education institution or equivalent training, preferably in law or social work, pedagogy, psychology, or psychiatry
- Several years of professional experience in legal social work, preferably in the field of child and adult protection at an APUC or a professional guardianship, at a court or juvenile prosecution office
- Very good oral and written knowledge of German
- Great pleasure in working in a team
- High social and communication competence as well as empathy for people in difficult life situations
- Flexibility, strong ability to handle pressure, and decisiveness even in difficult situations
- Precise and independent working style as well as a strong sense of responsibility
- Very good language skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Willingness to provide on-call service
- Category B driving license
We look forward to your online application and to getting to know you.
For questions, Dumeng Conti, manager of APUC Northern Graubünden, is gladly available at phone number 081 257 49 70.
Application deadline: March 15, 2026
