Stadtverwaltung Dietikon
Dietikon
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Social Worker Intake 80 - 90 %
- 21 February 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Permanent position
- Dietikon
Job summary
Join the City of Dietikon, the fifth largest municipality in Zurich. This role offers a supportive work environment and benefits.
Tasks
- Assist clients in stabilizing their situation and achieving independence.
- Evaluate and manage social assistance claims effectively and efficiently.
- Collaborate with a team to improve clients' current circumstances.
Skills
- Ideal candidates possess a social work diploma and relevant experience.
- Strong administrative skills and quick learning ability are essential.
- A positive attitude and alignment with our empowering methods are important.
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About the job
The city of Dietikon is the fifth largest municipality in Zurich and at the same time the district capital in the Limmattal with around 28,000 inhabitants. We are looking for a
Your tasks
With an as low-threshold as possible access for an administration as well as quick support and advice, we ensure that the situation of our clients stabilizes and that they are supported in their need for a financially independent life. Our main task is the correct subsistence level by checking, assessing, and setting or enforcing the corresponding rules for social assistance claims. At the same time, we advise the clients to help them improve their current situation. All this is done through conversations and a lot of administrative work. If longer financial support is expected, we transfer case management to the social counseling advisory team.
Your profile
We wish for a likeable social worker with a positive attitude and a strong identification with our methodological principles. We also expect someone with a quick grasp as well as an efficient, high-quality working style and good skills in the administrative area. If you have a diploma from a school of social work, professional experience in social assistance, and experience in social insurance, you belong to our preferred candidates.
We offer
- Progressive working conditions
- A modern workplace in the center of Dietikon
- A good working atmosphere in a friendly team of six social workers
- We work according to the methodological principles of Positive Leadership, Positive Psychology, and Empowerment
- Culture of open doors and mutual support for questions and concerns
- Opportunities for further training
For information, please contact Ms. Evelyn Jakob, Head of Intake Social Counseling, at phone 044 744 14 80. Learn more about the city of Dietikon at www.dietikon.ch . We look forward to your online application!
