Career and Vocational Counsellor / Case Manager Vocational Education 60–80 %

About the job

The Glarus Career and Vocational Counselling Office supports young people and adults with questions regarding career choice, education and further training, as well as career development. The Vocational Education Case Management supports young people in challenging situations on their way to a successful completion of training. In a pilot project limited until the end of 2031, the office is additionally committed to advising and supporting qualified persons in family reunification.

We are looking for a

Career and Vocational Counsellor / Case Manager Vocational Education 60–80 %

for the pilot project and to strengthen the team

starting 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, based in Glarus.

The position is limited until 31 December 2031.

Tasks

• Individual counselling and support of persons in family reunification regarding career orientation and integration
• Planning and conducting information events for persons in family reunification about education and career opportunities in Switzerland
• Support and coaching of adolescents and young adults with increased need for assistance
• Advice and support for adults on career development, education and training, as well as the labour market
• Participation in the further development of the office’s offers and projects
• Networking and collaboration with schools, bridging programmes, companies, business associations, as well as cantonal specialist offices and other institutions

Requirements

• Completed training in career, study and vocational counselling (SBFI-recognised) or tertiary education degree with willingness for corresponding further training
• Experience in counselling, coaching or vocational integration with young people and adults from diverse life situations and cultural backgrounds
• Good knowledge of the Swiss education and labour market
• Communication and coaching skills, empathy, as well as a resource- and solution-oriented counselling approach
• Analytical thinking ability as well as an independent and pragmatic working style
• Negotiation skills, assertiveness and resilience
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration and networking; existing network in the Glarus region is an advantage

Your contact

For further information, please contact Yves Läubin, Head of Career and Vocational Counselling Office, Tel. 055 646 62 61. More about us at www.biz-gl.ch and www.gl.ch.

Have we aroused your interest? We look forward to your online application!

Please note that only online applications will be considered.

We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.