Stiftung Hilfswerk der Evangelischen Kirchen Schweiz (HEKS)
St. Gallen
Programme Staff Member Visite 60%
- 20 June 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- St. Gallen
About the job
HEKS pursues the vision of a just world in which the dignity of all people is respected, peace prevails, and natural living conditions are preserved. The goal is a transformation on social, economic, and political levels. HEKS contributes to improving the living conditions of people in Switzerland and worldwide, asserts their rights, and raises awareness and mobilises for this purpose.
Lived diversity - Inclusion is important to us:
We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, or sexual orientation.
Programme Staff Member Visite 60%
The HEKS Visite Eastern Switzerland programme promotes the social and professional inclusion of people affected by long-term unemployment. Through regular assignments in the volunteer sector and targeted individual support, HEKS Visite gradually assists programme participants in their integration process.
We are looking for a committed individual in St. Gallen immediately or by arrangement as
...is characterised by openness, self-responsible action, and rapid decision-making. Respect in interpersonal dealings is paramount, and everyone is encouraged to express their opinions freely, regardless of role or experience. Our current purposeis:
“We give our all to recognise, develop, and increase the chances of realisation of the resources of programme participants within society.”
Are you interested in supporting people in complex life situations? Do you enjoy seeking individual solutions, working professionally and on an equal footing with the addressees?
Then we warmly welcome you to our team!
You can support us by:
- Conducting initial interviews, introductory courses, and location discussions with programme participants
- Developing individual needs analyses and resource assessments with programme participants
- Clarifying professional and personal perspectives and seeking suitable follow-up solutions
- Building and maintaining networks with placement companies, internship positions, and employers
- Triaging and collaborating with other specialist agencies
- Maintaining contacts with referring agencies
- Performing administrative tasks and case documentation
- Taking on additional roles as possible and needed
- University degree in social work, social pedagogy, psychology, or a higher vocational qualification in social pedagogy or psychiatric nursing
- Experience in case management or working with offices and authorities
- Ideally networking in Eastern Switzerland and with the economy
- High social competence and self-organisation
- Enjoyment in taking responsibility, initiative, and ability to reflect
- Creative thinking ability and interest in the holacratic working method
- A varied activity in a renowned NGO
- Combination of working days freely selectable with Monday or Thursday
- A pleasant workplace, five minutes’ walk from St. Gallen station
- Participation in the continuous development of the programme
- A committed and motivated team
- Contemporary employment conditions
Would you like to join our HEKS Visite team?
Then we very much look forward to your application by Wednesday, 1 July 2026 via our application tool. Please understand that applications by email or letter cannot be processed.
The interviews will take place on Monday, 6 July 2026 in St. Gallen.
For further information, Tina Peschko is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at telephone number 077 526 54 44 or by email at tina.peschko@heks.ch.
More information about us can be found here: HEKS Visite Eastern Switzerland | HEKS
