Verein Interessengemeinschaft für Sozialpsychiatrie Zürich
Zürich
2 days ago
INTERNSHIP POSITION 60 – 80%
- 07 March 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Permanent position
- Zürich
Job summary
The IGSP in Zurich supports individuals with mental health issues. Join our respectful and resource-oriented team!
Tasks
- Assist residents in enhancing their independence in daily life.
- Participate in and occasionally lead group activities.
- Maintain documentation and conduct individual practical discussions.
Skills
- Empathetic attitude, social skills, and good German required.
- Basic PC knowledge and practical skills needed.
- Willingness to learn and adapt is essential.
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About the job
The Interest Group for Social Psychiatry Zurich (IGSP) has been committed to people with mental disabilities for 55 years. This is done through various services in the area of supported and assisted living as well as in outpatient outreach.
Our goal: People with mental disabilities lead as independent a life as possible and can participate in society. Three points are central: We treat each other with respect and on an equal footing. We work goal-oriented with the resources that the client brings. And we see the individual person as a whole.
The five two-person residential groups in the Mattenhof settlement, right next to Stettbach station, offer their residents a suitable framework to expand and strengthen their own independence.
From May 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we offer an INTERNSHIP POSITION 60 – 80% as part of an insight internship (not a training position).
Your area of responsibility:
- Care, promotion, and support of the residents in all areas of life
- Participation, involvement, and occasional takeover of group activities
- Agreed management of the residents' documentation
- Conducting individual conversations concerning everyday practical matters
- Participation in meetings and possibly supervisions
- Taking on administrative tasks
- Taking on household chores and daily maintenance tasks
We expect:
- Respectful and empathetic attitude
- Social competence and humor
- Willingness to learn and change
- Good knowledge of German
- Everyday practical and household skills
- Basic PC skills (Office)
We offer:
- Internship position for 6-12 months
- Versatile and varied range of tasks
- Introduction by an experienced and motivated team
- Supportive working atmosphere
- Attractive employment conditions
Are you interested? Then we look forward to your application. Please send your documents to: Lena Landert, Managing Director: landert@igsp.ch
For further information, the residential house manager Marilena Schwarz, 043 300 27 50, or the managing director Lena Landert, 044 240 16 90, will be happy to assist you.
