Head of Department Social Work and Mandates at kjz Dübendorf, 80%

Head of Department Social Work and Mandates at kjz Dübendorf, 80%

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, young people, 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, young people, children, and toddlers and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich.

For the Department of Social Work and Mandates at kjz Dübendorf, we are looking for a head (80%) starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement. You will lead nine social workers in professional, organizational, and personnel matters and report directly to the kjz director. You implement the kjz strategy set by the AJB within the framework of the overarching guidelines for service delivery, controlling, and quality assurance. You fulfill your service mandate according to the professional guidelines of the Child and Youth Welfare Department, taking into account the management processes of the AJB.

The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, young people, children, and toddlers and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich.

For the Department of Social Work and Mandates at kjz Dübendorf, we are looking for a head (80%) starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement. You will lead nine social workers in professional, organizational, and personnel matters and report directly to the kjz director. You implement the kjz strategy set by the AJB within the framework of the overarching guidelines for service delivery, controlling, and quality assurance. You fulfill your service mandate according to the professional guidelines of the Child and Youth Welfare Department, taking into account the management processes of the AJB.

You bring with you:

• University of applied sciences degree in social work or equivalent qualification
• Experience in child protection
• Leadership experience or willingness to complete leadership training
• Enjoyment in coaching and promoting employees
• Excellent communication skills and high social competence
• Decisive, resilient, and assertive personality

We offer you:

• An interesting, demanding activity in a varied and lively working environment
• 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 you?

For additional information, Ms. Andrea Dettling, kjz director, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043259 76 88.

For additional information, Ms. Andrea Dettling, kjz director, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043259 76 88.

Have we sparked your interest?

Then 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 via our online platform can be processed.

Then 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 via our online platform can be processed.