Kanton Zürich
Horgen
12 hours ago
Social Worker at kjz Dietikon fixed-term 80%
- 11 April 2026
- 80%
- Horgen
Job summary
Join the kjz Dietikon as a Sozialarbeiter/in in a dynamic team! Ideal opportunity with supportive work culture and professional growth.
Tasks
- Provide guidance to children and families in protective measures.
- Conduct assessments for suspected child welfare risks as directed.
- Collaborate with authorities, schools, and other institutions effectively.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work (FH) with experience in youth and family support.
- Strong social competencies and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to handle administrative tasks and report writing.
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About the job
Social Worker at kjz Dietikon fixed-term 80%The Office for Youth and Career Counseling of the Canton of Zurich, the office for the districts of Affoltern, Dietikon, Horgen, is a cantonal competence center that offers professional support in the areas of family/youth and career counseling. The Child and Youth Welfare Center (kjz) is a 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 our kjz team in Dietikon, we are looking for a social worker from September 1, 2026, or by arrangement, on a fixed-term basis until the end of September 2027, as a maternity cover.
Belonging, Meaningfulness, and Competence
We are a well-coordinated team with a lot of expertise, humor, and creativity. We support each other, enjoy interdisciplinary work, and are committed to child protection.
Tasks
You will advise and support children, adolescents, and parents within the framework of child protection measures in case management as well as on a voluntary basis. In addition, you will conduct assessments in cases of suspected child welfare endangerment on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authorities (KESB). You will carry out your tasks in collaboration with family systems, authorities, schools, and other institutions and specialist offices.
Profile
You have a degree in Social Work (FH) and bring experience in youth and family assistance. We are looking for a solution-oriented and resilient personality with high social skills, an appreciative attitude, and joy in teamwork. Administrative tasks as well as the preparation of reports and case notes come easily to you.
Benefits
We offer you a meaningful, varied, and challenging activity in an exciting and interdisciplinary field of work. We will carefully train you because child protection means teamwork and support from management. Internal training opportunities are available, and of course, we also participate in external training. The employment conditions correspond to the cantonal guidelines.
We look forward to your application.
For further information, Liisa Schneller, Head of Social Work and Mandates, Tel. 043 259 93 07, is happy to assist you.
Please submit your complete application documents via the application tool. Applications by email will not be considered.
