Educational Counsellor (Psychologist)
- 06 November 2026
- 60%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language)
About the job
Canton of Zurich
Department of Education
Office for Youth and Career Counselling
Educational Counsellor (Psychologist)
60%
Fürs Leben gut – this is our motto. As part of the Department of Education of the Canton of Zurich, the Office for Youth and Career Counselling is responsible for services in the area of child and youth welfare as well as career counselling. Children, young people and families are at the heart of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with passion and commitment.
Help us create perspectives for children, young people and families!
Would you like to support parents in challenging educational and developmental issues and work together with them to develop new perspectives? Are you interested in working in a committed, interdisciplinary team? Then we look forward to meeting you!
For our Child and Youth Welfare Centre (kjz) Horgen, we are looking for an Educational Counsellor from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.
Help us create perspectives for children, young people and families!
Would you like to support parents in challenging educational and developmental issues and work together with them to develop new perspectives? Are you interested in working in a committed, interdisciplinary team? Then we look forward to meeting you!
For our Child and Youth Welfare Centre (kjz) Horgen, we are looking for an Educational Counsellor from 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.
Your tasks:
- You accompany and advise families on challenging educational and developmental issues
- You work interdisciplinarily with various professionals and jointly develop sustainable solutions
- You advise professionals from early childhood and school sectors on specialist questions
- You participate in investigations and directives on behalf of the KESB
- You design and conduct parent lectures and parent courses
- You contribute your professional skills to the further development and expansion of our counselling services
Your profile:
- Completed Master’s degree in Psychology
- In-depth knowledge of developmental psychology or clinical psychology
- Extensive experience in counselling parents
- Resource- and system-oriented working method
- Empathetic and appreciative attitude towards clients
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration as well as strong communication and team skills
What we offer you:
- A varied and demanding role in a diverse psychosocial field of work
- A committed team and the opportunity for professional exchange
- Scope for creativity and the opportunity to actively help shape the further development of our services
- An attractive workplace in close proximity to the station and the lake
- Progressive employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines
