Gemeinde Küsnacht
Küsnacht
2 weeks ago
Head of Social Services 80 - 100%
- 06 March 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Küsnacht
About the job
Küsnacht on Lake Zurich is considered an attractive community near Zurich thanks to its excellent location. The employees of the municipal administration provide comprehensive services of high quality for the population.
The Küsnacht Social Services support people in difficult life situations with professional advice, financial assistance, and personal support. It ensures social security and promotes integration, personal responsibility, and participation in social life. We are looking for a professionally competent, experienced leader, and service-oriented personality as
Head of Social Services 80 - 100%
Your tasks
- Leadership and organization of the Social Services in personnel, financial, administrative, and professional matters with 9 employees (subdivisions Economic and Personal Assistance, Asylum, Administration)
- Overall responsibility for administrative and professional concerns of the Social Services (including budget)
- Representation of the Social Services' applications as secretary of the Social Commission, recording decisions and directives as well as meeting administration
- Own case management in the social assistance area (approx. 10 - 20%)
- Inter-institutional cooperation
- Participation in department-specific as well as company-wide projects
- Possibly deputizing for the Head of the Society Department (member of the management) and supporting the professional and personnel management of the department
What you bring with you
- Proven professional experience in economic and personal assistance as well as solid expertise in social assistance and social insurance law
- Degree from a university of applied sciences for social work as well as further training in leadership and/or business administration is an advantage
- Knowledge of administrative processes in social assistance is desirable
- High social skills, pronounced communication abilities, and strong solution orientation
- Strong service mindset, great independence, and personal responsibility
- Sensitivity in dealing with people, mental flexibility as well as good reflection and assertiveness skills
What we can offer you
- 5 weeks of vacation, 6 weeks from the age of 50 with the additional possibility of buying vacation
- Attractive employment conditions with various working time models
- Solid, own pension fund with an above-average employer contribution
- Individual training opportunities and an appreciative working atmosphere
- Discounts for public transport as well as on two external benefits platforms
- A centrally located workplace, just a few minutes from the train station
Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, Yvonne Limbach, Head of Human Resources, 044 913 11 37, is happy to assist you. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the following link "Apply online now".
We look forward to hearing from you.
