Youth and Family Support Professionals 60 - 80% limited until the end of 2027

Your new role

Social Pedagogical Family Support (SPF) as an important outreach service is becoming increasingly significant for promoting the welfare of the child. Within the framework of a project initially limited to three years, this service has been newly established within the Social Services of the City of St.Gallen.

As a member of the SPF team, you provide social pedagogical family support and counseling, educational assistance and support on behalf of professional guardians as well as the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB). Children and parents receive support at home with family and personal issues. You work towards agreed goals with parents and situationally with adolescents and children. You conduct assessments on site, carry out assignment clarification and status discussions, and maintain close communication with the commissioning authorities.

This position is for you if you

• have a degree in social pedagogy FH/HF, social work, clinical or school special education, or an equivalent qualification.
• have already gained professional experience in outreach work with children, adolescents, and families and ideally have completed relevant further training.
• distinguish yourself through an independent working style and commitment.
• are empathetic and reflective as well as solution- and goal-oriented.
• possess strong communication and counseling skills.
• are flexible in organizing your working hours and willing to work evenings and weekends.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

At the Social Services, the person is at the center of our actions. Our total of 150 employees provide a wide range of services in the areas of social assistance as well as child and adult protection law for the benefit of the city’s population.

Our corporate culture

We live a respectful working atmosphere characterized by mutual trust, respect, and loyalty. We challenge and promote our employees based on their individual skills and resources. Equal opportunities are a top priority for us, and our framework conditions support you in balancing work and other areas of life.

What we offer

The Social Services are active in a dynamic environment and the organization is strongly evolving. Together we develop organizationally and qualitatively to meet increasing demands in the future. We offer you a responsible and varied area of responsibility with modern employment conditions, including the possibility of home office. The establishment of a new service offering opens up extensive creative opportunities.

If you have any questions, Heide Naschberger, Head of Youth and Family Support, is happy to assist you at phone 071 224 54 56 or heide.naschberger@stadt.sg.ch.

Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

Do you want to move St.Gallen forward? We look forward to your application – regardless of origin or life reality.