Specialist in Open Child and Youth Work (60%)

About the job

Do you want to commit yourself to the well-being of 44,600 people and take on a meaningful task independently? Then you are in the right place with us. Welcome to the municipality of Köniz. As the fourth largest municipality in the canton of Bern, Köniz is characterised by its diversity and serves as the bridge between city and countryside. It employs around 800 staff in 100 professions.

From 1 March 2027 or by arrangement, the Department of Education, Social Institutions and Sport, Prevention Office, Child and Youth Work, is looking for you as

What you will achieve with us

• You are responsible for the establishment and operation of the new child and youth centre Wangental in collaboration with the responsible specialist for the Niederscherli child and youth centre and take on the associated area responsibility
• You encourage and accompany children and young people in the area of leisure activities and actively involve them
• You work outreach if necessary and support interventions in public spaces
• You raise awareness among and support children and young people and triage them if necessary
• You network with schools, neighbourhood organisations, churches, specialist and administrative offices and work constructively with them
• You lead target group-specific projects in the Wangental/Niederscherli area and work across areas and on projects of the municipality of Köniz
• You actively participate in team settings

How you inspire us

• Diploma in sociocultural animation, social pedagogy, social work or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in open child and youth work
• Willingness to help shape open child and youth work according to professional criteria and to take responsibility for the area of responsibility
• You are able to build trusting, professional relationships with children and young people
• Team spirit, resilience and, if necessary, assertiveness
• Willingness to work on Friday evenings and occasionally at weekends

What to expect from us

• A respectful, collegial collaboration and a good working atmosphere
• Work-life balance: annual working hours, part-time work, care days and home office depending on the function
• Generous holiday arrangements: at least 26 days of holiday, plus age-related additional holiday days, 41-hour week as well as the possibility to take one or two unpaid weeks off
• Competence-based development opportunities as well as individual training and further education
• A modern equipped workplace in the centre of Köniz and access to current technologies and tools
• Opportunities to help shape and implement demanding projects and initiatives in a dynamic environment

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application.

Additional information about the position is gladly provided by Andreas Wyss, Head of the Prevention Office, Child and Youth Work, Tel. 031 970 95 69.

Your HR contact

Maryanne Appenzeller

HR Consultant

Tel. 031 970 92 08

Visit us at www.koeniz.ch.