Employee at La Strada, 10%

21 May 2026
10%
Permanent position
Bern

Job summary

Join CONTACT, a foundation focused on harm reduction in addiction. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable communities in Bern.

Tasks

Manage bus operations for La Strada's outreach program.
Provide counseling and support to sex workers.
Facilitate connections with relevant institutions and services.

Skills

Degree in social work or pedagogy; experience in addiction support preferred.
Fluency in German, both spoken and written; French is a plus.
Flexibility and a valid driving license required.

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About the job

CONTACT, Foundation for Addiction Support, offers services in the field of harm reduction. Its aim is to reduce the risks and negative consequences of substance use for those affected and society. CONTACT is guided by the four-pillar model of Swiss addiction policy.

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

Employee at La Strada, 10%

La Strada in Bern is aimed at sex workers at risk of addiction and offers them a place to relax and low-threshold counselling, distribution of condoms, and syringe exchange. The workplace is located in a camper directly on Taubenstrasse in Bern.

Your tasks are:

Operating the bus service according to the current La Strada concept

Counselling and supporting sex workers

Referral and networking with complementary institutions

Distribution of prevention materials including counselling

Medical first aid, psychological crisis intervention and triage

Participation in project groups and public events

Working hours are Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 19:00 to 01:00 (including public holidays)

Team meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 17:30 to 19:00

You bring with you:

Training as a social worker / social pedagogue

High flexibility

Knowledge / experience in addiction work and / or dealing with sex workers is an advantage

Languages: German spoken and written, French spoken (at least A2), additional language skills are an advantage

Driving licence category B

Our offer is:

Progressive employment and working conditions according to the collective labour agreement

Salary according to cantonal guidelines

Unique workplace in a camper in the centre of Bern

Interesting field of work

Work in a motivated team

Interested?

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

If you have any questions beforehand, Ms Julia Nievergelt, Head of La Strada, will be happy to provide information - telephone 079 702 08 39 (Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri mornings).

Dates:

Application deadline until Thu, 4 June, first short online interviews on Wed, 10 June in the afternoon, on-site interview rounds on Wed, 17 June in the evening.

Dossiers from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

CONTACT
Foundation for Addiction Support
Monbijoustrasse 70
3007 Bern