Case Manager: Integration of Adults (80 - 100%) in Biel

About the job

You want to contribute? We give you room to manoeuvre. You think ahead? We support you in doing so. Together we shape the future for our clients! Interested? We look forward to hearing from you!

The IV Office of the Canton of Bern is undergoing change and is focusing on a modern corporate and leadership culture. We want to align our actions more closely with the needs of our clients and advance digitalisation.

What you can achieve with us

• You take independent responsibility for advising and supporting the integration of adults – from registration to the conclusion of the integration process.
• You carefully analyse the initial situation and involve relevant specialists and institutions in case management, ensuring the flow of information.
• You allocate integration-effective measures and use your scope for action purposefully.
• You plan, coordinate and manage collaboration with external partners such as teachers, employers, institutions, coaches, medical specialists, and authorities.
• You inform, advise and support your clients individually, solution-oriented and empathetically with the aim of enabling them to gain a new professional perspective.
• You actively contribute to inter-institutional cooperation and help shape sustainable solutions.

• You have a tertiary qualification in social work, psychology or a related field (e.g. HR, coaching, case management).
• You bring at least 3 years of professional experience in integration or counselling or, as a career changer, at least 5 years of leadership experience in related fields.
• You have a good understanding of the Swiss education system as well as entrepreneurial thinking.
• You are strong in coordination, enjoy networking and think solution-oriented, appreciating both independent work and team exchange.
• You present yourself empathetically, clearly and convincingly, and can advise and coach in a solution-oriented manner.
• You complete administrative tasks related to case management efficiently and in a structured way, valuing both independent work and team exchange.
• You communicate confidently in German and French, both written and spoken.

• A meaningful role and an environment where you have plenty of scope for creativity.
• Flat hierarchies, short communication channels.
• A collegial team where open communication is encouraged.
• A central workplace in Biel with the "Friendly Work Space" award as well as home office options.
• Comprehensive training opportunities.

Working hours:
Annual working time (42 hours/week), possibility to work part-time as well as remotely, paid breaks

Holidays:
At least 25 days of holiday per year, 28 days from the age of 45 and 33 days from the age of 55. Possibility of unpaid leave

Salary:
Cantonal salary system, gender-neutral and transparent salary policy. Full salary during parental leave, military, civil protection and civil service

Social insurance:
Above-average contribution to the Bernese pension fund, payment of half the premium for non-occupational accident, supplementary accident and daily sickness allowance insurance

Training and further education: Financial and/or time contribution to training and further education projects

Health:
Ergonomically equipped workplaces, free fruit, discounted meals in the in-house restaurant, rest room, in-house massage options, contribution to fitness activities and loan bicycles