Social Worker at kjz Dübendorf, 60%
Kanton Zürich
Dübendorf
Key information
- Publication date:12 December 2025
- Workload:60%
- Place of work:Dübendorf
Job summary
Join our team at the kjz Dübendorf, a hub for youth and family support. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives.
Tasks
- Support and advise children and families in protection measures.
- Collaborate closely with authorities, schools, and institutions.
- Conduct assessments on child welfare threats as mandated.
Skills
- A degree in Social Work or equivalent experience is essential.
- Strong negotiation skills and goal-oriented approach required.
- Excellent communication and social competence are key.
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Good for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counseling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counseling. Children, adolescents, and families are at the center of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, children, and toddlers and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. Are you interested in committing yourself to the well-being of children and adolescents? Then become part of our team as a social worker (60%) starting February 1, 2026, or by arrangement.
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In addition, you will conduct assessments in cases of child welfare endangerment on behalf of the KESB. In fulfilling your duties, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist offices.
You bring:
- a completed degree in social work from a university of applied sciences or an equivalent qualification
- experience in youth and family welfare as well as case management
- a persuasive, goal-oriented, and assertive personality
- high social competence as well as good written and oral communication skills
- systemic thinking ability and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, challenging role in a varied and lively work environment
- supportive, interdisciplinary team, collegial professional exchange, and supervision
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
- the possibility to work partially from home
Can we answer any further questions?
For more information, Ms. Andrea Dettling, kjz director, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 259 76 88.
Do not hesitate and apply with us. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the online tool to Ms. Sandra Zahner, Human Resources, Office of the Districts Hinwil, Meilen, Pfäffikon, and Uster in Wetzikon. Only applications submitted through our online platform can be processed. Due to the upcoming holidays, the selection process will start in early January 2026.
