Social Worker Youth and Family Counseling 60 - 80%
Kanton Zürich
Andelfingen
Key information
- Publication date:22 January 2026
- Workload:60 – 80%
- Place of work:Andelfingen
Job summary
Join the Zentrum Breitenstein for a rewarding role in youth and family support. Engage in a collaborative, impactful work environment that values your contributions.
Tasks
- Conduct civil child protection measures and family consultations.
- Address a variety of topics related to family organization and support.
- Collaborate closely with authorities, schools, and other institutions.
Skills
- Degree from a Swiss university in Social Work and relevant experience.
- Empathy for individuals in challenging life situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Is this helpful?
The Office for Youth and Career Counseling of the Education Directorate provides, commissions, manages, and coordinates services for child and youth welfare and career counseling. The Breitenstein Center is part of the Office for Youth and Career Counseling and is supported and co-financed by the municipalities of the Andelfingen district.
The Breitenstein Center in Andelfingen provides social services in the areas of child and adult protection, personal assistance, counseling, and prevention for the population of the Andelfingen district. The services are aimed at families, youth, and children as well as adults with special needs, social difficulties, and/or addiction problems.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed colleague for the Youth and Family Counseling department starting June 1, 2026.
What tasks await you?
As a guardian, you will carry out civil law child protection measures and advise families, children, and youth according to your assignments. The counseling covers a wide range of topics related to family organization, upbringing, separation and divorce, questions about custody responsibility, and child protection issues. Good and close cooperation with authorities, schools, institutions, and specialist offices is highly valued.
What do you bring?
- Education at a Swiss University of Applied Sciences for Social Work
- Experience in youth and family assistance as well as statutory social work
- Optional additional training in systemic solution-oriented counseling
- Empathy for people in special life situations
- Negotiation skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
What can you expect from us?
We offer a responsible and interesting activity with room for independent work design and a workplace directly at Andelfingen station, reachable from Zurich HB within 40 minutes. We offer you introduction and coaching by the supervising department head. Collegial professional exchange, supervision, and further training opportunities help you to develop professionally.
If you enjoy working with children, youth, and families, appreciate both independence and teamwork, and are looking for a diverse, challenging activity, we look forward to your online application. The center director Christoph Willisegger (Tel. 43 258 46 21) is happy to answer any further questions.
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