University Intern Specialist Unit Economic Social Assistance

Tasks

• You support the specialist unit in the creation and development of technical foundations and in the preparation of decision-making bases, technical information, reports and practical aids in the field of economic social assistance.
• You process assignments related to a new case management system and thus support citizen-centred, efficient and correct administrative action.
• You advise, with the support of your team colleagues, employees and management staff in maintaining and developing specialist knowledge, the quality of services and in implementing new requirements and guidelines.
• You assist in the planning and implementation of projects and participate in working groups and committees.
• You gain insight into the work and organisation of the largest social service in Switzerland and learn about the processes within a municipal administrative context.

Profile

• You hold a master’s degree in social, legal, economic or humanities sciences.
• You are interested in approaching tasks and projects interdisciplinarily and developing optimal solutions considering social policy, legal, business management and technical perspectives.
• You possess methodological skills for structured task processing.
• You enjoy project work and support the planning and implementation of projects.
• Very good oral and written communication skills as well as very good IT knowledge.

We offer

A varied and meaningful activity in an interdisciplinary team with high expertise. In our organisation, we maintain open and transparent communication.

About us

With around 2400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich is committed daily to a social Zurich. We are here for everyone and support children, young people and adults in different life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighbourhoods.

The Social Services in the five social centres work daily to ensure that people in the City of Zurich can rely on effective social basic provision.

Interested?

Then send us your complete documents via the application link. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered.

Oliver Matyas and Thomas Knill from the Specialist Unit Economic Assistance will be happy to answer your questions about the position at +41 44 412 73 00. Information about the application process is provided by Tamara Radevic, Specialist Young Talents, at +41 44 412 73 95.

Become part of the Social Department and help advance Zurich!