Gemeindeverwaltung Wald
Wald ZH
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Social Worker HFS/FH 100 %
- Publication date:03 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Wald ZH
Job summary
Wald ZH is a vibrant community with 10,500 residents. Join us for a rewarding social work role!
Tasks
- Provide personal and economic support as per social assistance laws.
- Advise individuals facing challenging life situations.
- Manage cases independently and collaborate with specialists.
Skills
- Degree in social work HFS/FH or equivalent required.
- Strong communication skills, even in tough situations.
- Team-oriented personality with high social competence.
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About the job
The municipality of Wald ZH is "City and Country", has 10,500 inhabitants and is a recreational area in the Zurich Oberland.
Social Worker HFS/FH 100 %
When money worries plague you, meaning is missing, or conflicts make life difficult: In stormy times, social counseling throws a lifeline and ensures solid ground again. Soon together with you? From January 1, 2026, or by arrangement, we are looking for a
Your area of responsibility
- Personal and economic assistance for individuals and families according to the Social Assistance Act, SKOS guidelines, and internal regulations
- Counseling people in difficult life situations
- Drafting and implementing decisions of the Social Committee
- Mediation of social and/or professional employment and integration measures
- Independent case and file management
- Assertion of financial claims against third parties
- Collaboration with internal and external specialist offices
Your profile
- Degree in social work HFS/FH or equivalent training
- Several years of professional experience in social assistance and social insurance law is an advantage
- Very good communication skills, professional conduct even in demanding situations
- Resilient and team-oriented personality with high social competence
- Affinity for numbers as well as administrative and organizational skills
- Good IT user skills (Tutoris)
Our offer
- An interesting, varied activity awaits you in a motivated and professional team
- Independent work with high personal responsibility
- We offer attractive employment conditions with intervision and supervision
- Home office options for the necessary flexibility
- We promote subject-specific further education
- Attractive employment conditions and contemporary social benefits
- Modern workplace with very good transport connections
Would you like to join our team soon? Then send us your application online. We look forward to getting to know you. For questions, please contact Cristina Baumberger, Head of the Social Department, phone 055 256 51 36.
