Social Advisor for Asylum and Refugee Support (m/f) 60-100 %

Canton of Schaffhausen, Social Welfare Office

The Social Welfare Office of the Canton of Schaffhausen fulfils tasks in the areas of victim support, social assistance, services for adults with disabilities, residential child and youth services, violence prevention, protection against violence, and equality. Furthermore, the office carries out tasks on behalf of the federal government related to accommodation, support, integration promotion, and material assistance for persons from the asylum and refugee sector.

Due to a vacancy, we are looking to fill the position immediately or by arrangement

Social Advisor for Asylum and Refugee Support (m/f) 60-100 %

What to expect

• Support and assistance for persons from the asylum and refugee sector in their linguistic, professional, and social integration
• Responsibility for case management as well as personal and financial social assistance according to cantonal guidelines
• Personal counselling and triage into needs-based services
• Provision of information from various areas of life
• Collaboration and networking with specialist agencies, authorities, volunteers, course providers, and other organisations
• Co-design and further development of the social counselling and integration area

What you bring

• University degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Professional experience in the area of financial social assistance as well as in supporting persons from the asylum and refugee sector
• Strong communication skills and precise oral and written expression
• Empathy, resilience, assertiveness, and ability to work in a team
• Enjoyment in engaging with people from diverse cultures
• Good user knowledge of MS Office and ideally the case management software Tutoris

What we offer

• A meaningful and responsible role in an intercultural context with a high degree of personal responsibility
• Flexible working hours, partial home office possible
• A motivated and committed team with a respectful and open team culture
• Opportunities for further training and fair salary arrangements according to cantonal guidelines

The Canton of Schaffhausen as an Employer
The Cantonal Administration of Schaffhausen provides services in a wide range of areas for the public, businesses, and private individuals. As an employer, we unite a variety of professional fields under one roof. As diverse as our organisation is, so are our workplaces. They are characterised by broad areas of responsibility, professionalism, and proximity to citizens.

Have we piqued your interest?

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For further information about the advertised position and the cantonal administration, please contact Sarah Leibundgut and Sylvia Halter, Heads of Integration & Social Counselling, by phone at 052 632 71 71, by email at bl_isb@sh.ch or visit us at www.sh.ch .

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.