Head of Family and Social Assistance Department (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work touches all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Social Affairs monitors and initiates developments in the social sector for the benefit of children and young people, families, people in social difficulties, elderly persons, people with a migration background, and people with disabilities, as well as organizations and institutions that advocate for these target groups. The Family and Social Assistance Department assumes cantonal responsibilities in the areas of licensing and supervision of adoptive and foster families, family policy, social counseling, social security, supervision of child and adult protection authorities, and international alimony assistance.

We are looking for a

Position: 80%

Workplace: St. Gallen

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Further information at:

www.soziales.ch

Claudius Luterbacher, Head of the Office for Social Affairs, phone 058 229 33 18.