Coordinator: Bridge Programs (65%)

28 February 2026
65%
Permanent position
Zürich (Oerlikon)

Job summary

Join the Swiss Red Cross in Zurich, dedicated to humanitarian tasks. This role offers a supportive work environment and valuable benefits.

Tasks

Conduct intake interviews with participants and guardians for programs.
Acquire and coordinate internships in health and social sectors.
Collaborate with referral agencies and manage program administration.

Skills

Tertiary degree in social or health fields, coaching experience required.
Strong administrative skills, reporting, and digital proficiency.
Experience advising youth with special support needs.

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About the job

The Swiss Red Cross (SRC) Canton Zurich fulfills important humanitarian tasks on site in the areas of everyday support, education, and migration/social integration.

We are looking for an empathetic and committed personality as of June 1, 2026, or by arrangement

Coordinator: Bridge Programs (65%)

In our Education Center in Winterthur, the two bridge programs Internship Health and Social (PGS) and CHECK-IN SRC are conducted. Adolescents and young adults aged between 15 and 24 are accompanied during a school year with the goal of sustainable career entry. Participants work on average four days a week in a long-term care or support institution and attend the SRC Education Center for education and coaching one day a week.

This is what you achieve with us

Conducting intake interviews including initial assessment with interested participants and their guardians for the two programs PGS and CHECK-IN SRC
Acquisition and placement of internship positions in the health and social sector, including maintaining contacts and quality assurance
Collaboration with referrers (RAV, specialist offices), administration of the two programs, reporting, and statistics (about 50% of the workload)
Close cooperation in a two-person team and with the class supervisors/coaches of CHECK-IN SRC and PGS
Additional role as coach for a maximum of 2 participants in the CHECK-IN SRC program and support in the application workshop if needed

This is how you convince us

Tertiary degree in social work or healthcare with a commercial background as well as coaching experience
Very good administrative skills for case management, reporting, and statistics as well as general digital affinity (Office 365 – advantage: Perform X, Moodle)
Professional experience in counseling and assessment of adolescents and young adults with increased support needs
Good knowledge of the vocational education system and the work environment in the health and social sector, basic knowledge of social insurances, especially unemployment insurance (ALV)
Very careful working style in case management and competent in contact with various stakeholders, pronounced teamwork skills and flexibility, enjoyment of diversity regarding people, settings, and contexts

This is what we offer you

Fruit basket, modern work environment, and 6 weeks of vacation? That has long been standard with us! In addition to generous employment conditions, we also impress with internal training formats, joint activities, and great colleagues in a dynamic team. Above all, you pursue a meaningful task with direct human and social impact.

About us

For over 125 years, we have been committed to more humanity in the Canton of Zurich. With our employees and over 2,500 volunteers, we support people in everyday life, promote social integration, and strengthen health, self-determination, and education. Our work is guided by the Red Cross principles, the needs of the population, and social developments throughout the Canton of Zurich. Together with public authorities and partner organizations, we create reliable and impact-oriented services that help where relief, orientation, or social participation are lacking.

Ready for more humanity in the Canton of Zurich?

Then we look forward to your complete online application with photo.
For questions, Susanna Lichtensteiger, Head of Education, is happy to assist you

📞 052 269 31 75

Swiss Red Cross
Canton Zurich
Human Resources
Thurgauerstrasse 36/38
8050 Zurich