Employee SPUT (Syringe Exchange) at CONTACT Bern Contact Point, 30%

05 February 2026
30%
Permanent position
Bern

Job summary

Join CONTACT, a foundation for addiction support, focused on harm reduction. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible hours.

Tasks

Manage syringe exchange and sell hygienic consumption aids.
Maintain syringe vending machines throughout Bern.
Engage in brief conversations and provide information to clients.

Skills

No specific education required, but experience in addiction is preferred.
Enjoy working with people and be resilient.
Good German skills; other languages are a plus.

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About the job

CONTACT, Foundation for Addiction Support, offers services in the field of harm reduction. Its goal is to reduce the risks and negative consequences of substance use for affected individuals and society. CONTACT is guided by the Four-Pillar Model of Swiss addiction policy.

From May 1, 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Employee SPUT (Syringe Exchange) at CONTACT Bern Contact Point, 30%

The syringe exchange (SPUT) is an offer of the CONTACT Bern Contact Point and is aimed at people who consume substances. It ensures the distribution of sterile injection materials and the sale of various materials for safe, hygienic consumption.

Your tasks are:

Syringe exchange as well as sale of hygienic consumption aids
Maintenance of syringe vending machines in the city of Bern
Collaboration at the alcohol-free bar in the cafeteria of the CONTACT Bern Contact Point
Short conversations, information on admission criteria as well as networking offers
Irregular work in a shift system, including evenings and weekends

You bring / You are:

No specific training required
Experience in the addiction field is desired
Enjoy contact with people
Resilient, independent, flexible and team player
Good German skills, knowledge of foreign languages is an advantage

Our offer is:

Progressive employment and working conditions according to GAV
Salary according to cantonal guidelines
Opportunities for further training
Regular exchange and team meetings
Motivated and committed team at an unusual workplace

Interested?

We look forward to your online application – simply click the button and upload the documents.

If you have any questions, Heidi Chalupny, Deputy Head of CONTACT Contact Point, phone 031 310 06 57, will be happy to provide information.

Dates: Application deadline until Wed, February 25. First short online interviews on Thu, March 5 in the afternoon, on-site interview rounds on Thu, March 12 in the afternoon.

Dossiers from personnel agencies will not be considered.

CONTACT
Foundation for Addiction Support
Monbijoustrasse 70
3007 Bern