Administrative Specialist for Professional Guardianship 80-100%
Stadt St.Gallen
St.Gallen
Key information
- Publication date:09 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the St.Gallen city team as an Administration Specialist. Enjoy a dynamic role with meaningful responsibilities and supportive colleagues.
Tasks
- Manage client finances, including payment processes and budgeting.
- Collaborate closely with guardians on administrative tasks.
- Assist clients in navigating social insurance claims and health costs.
Skills
- Commercial training and experience in guardianship or related fields.
- Knowledge of social insurance or willingness to learn.
- Strong interpersonal skills and resilience in challenging situations.
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Your new role
As an Administrative Specialist, you can expect a versatile and demanding range of tasks. You support guardians as well as clients with administrative and financial tasks. You perform your duties with a high degree of independence according to the requirements of the mandate and within the framework of the orders of the KESB. In doing so, you work closely and on equal footing with the guardians. Your tasks include managing the finances of clients, especially payment processes, asserting social insurance benefits, managing medical expenses, inventories, as well as assisting in the preparation and adjustment of clients' budgets.
This position is exciting for you if you
- have completed commercial training;
- ideally already have practical experience in the context of guardianship measures or have worked in related areas;
- are well versed in social insurance or are willing to acquire this knowledge;
- are characterized by a high willingness to learn and enjoy challenging tasks;
- enjoy working with a wide variety of people and professionals from different services;
- like to work independently within a team, are resilient, and can empathize with people facing numerous challenges with a positive attitude;
- are looking for a highly meaningful task.
Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:
Your department
At the Social Services, the person is at the center of action. Our employees provide a wide range of services in the field of child and adult protection law as well as social assistance for the benefit of the city population. The professional guardianship with its 60 employees is a department of the Social Services. It carries out guardianship measures on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority of the St.Gallen region. We maintain an active professional exchange with various offices inside and outside the city administration.
What we offer
- A responsible and varied field of activity that challenges and promotes you;
- Attractive employment conditions with flexible working time models;
- The possibility to work from home;
- A committed team with experienced and aspiring colleagues;
- Comprehensive onboarding, combined with gradually increasing tasks and responsibilities;
- A centrally located workplace in St.Gallen, just a few minutes' walk from the train station;
- A subsidized public transport subscription, family allowances, and a rich range of further training opportunities;
- The chance to grow together with us and further develop your skills.
Our corporate culture
We live a respectful working atmosphere characterized by mutual trust, respect, and loyalty. We challenge and promote our employees based on their individual abilities and resources.
Do you feel addressed?
The head of the Administrative Specialist Department, Sevim Danho, phone 071 224 57 67, is happy to provide you with further information. Please send your complete written application online at www.stellen.stadt.sg.ch to the personnel services of the City of St.Gallen.
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