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Social Worker for Young Adults in Asylum and Refugee Affairs (a)
- 10 February 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Luzern
Job summary
Join the Kanton Luzern to help shape the future of our community. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with over 6,500 diverse employees.
Tasks
- Support young refugees aged 18-25 in becoming self-sufficient.
- Provide guidance on education and job market integration.
- Collaborate with specialists to develop tailored solutions.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work and experience with social insurance issues.
- Strong understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and handle challenging situations.
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About the job
Working at the Canton of Lucerne means shaping the future - that of the canton, its residents, and not least your own. More than 6,500 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our canton.
The Asylum and Refugee Affairs Office (DAF) of the Health and Social Department is responsible for the strategic and operational management of asylum and refugee affairs in the Canton of Lucerne. With its approximately 400 dedicated employees, the DAF ensures not only accommodation and care but also social assistance for persons from the asylum and refugee sector and promotes their integration into society and the labor market.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all." The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
The Asylum and Refugee Affairs Office (DAF) of the Health and Social Department is responsible for the strategic and operational management of asylum and refugee affairs in the Canton of Lucerne. With its approximately 400 dedicated employees, the DAF ensures not only accommodation and care but also social assistance for persons from the asylum and refugee sector and promotes their integration into society and the labor market.
The "a" in the job title stands for "all." The Canton of Lucerne stands for diversity and variety.
Social Worker for Young Adults in Asylum and Refugee Affairs (a)
60% - 100% | Lucerne
In a complex, intercultural environment, you take on a responsible role with social relevance. As part of our specialized "Young Adults" team, you accompany refugees aged 18 to 25 in the Canton of Lucerne on their path to an independent life.
Your tasks
- Monotony? We don't know it. Our strength? Diversity. We are expanding our team and looking for a committed personality who wants to contribute in a dynamic environment at the pulse of world events.
- As a trusted contact person for young refugees in the Canton of Lucerne, you accompany them long-term and use the creative space for individual and tailored counseling.
- With your expertise, you support young adults on their educational path and entry into the labor market - always observing legal requirements and balancing help and control.
- In challenges such as illness, debt, or school dropout, you develop individual solutions together with those affected that sustainably improve their life situation.
- In close cooperation with caseworkers and specialist offices, you manage cases responsibly. You also contribute your expertise to professional discussions to help shape the further development of social work.
Your profile
• With a completed degree in Social Work (FH/University), you bring a solid professional foundation.
• Have you already gained initial experience with subsidiarity and social insurance issues? Excellent. If not, we are happy to support you in acquiring this knowledge.
• You enjoy working with young adults from various cultural backgrounds and bring patience and understanding for their life world.
• You remain resilient even in challenging situations and are characterized by your independent and structured way of working.
• Are you eager to take responsibility, learn new things, and contribute your ideas? Then become part of our young, helpful, and humorous team.
Health and Social Department
Asylum and Refugee Affairs Office
Dominik Willi
Head of Social Work
+41 41 469 4180
https://daf.lu.ch/
Asylum and Refugee Affairs Office
Dominik Willi
Head of Social Work
+41 41 469 4180
https://daf.lu.ch/
