Specialist in Alimony Affairs 60-80%

About the job

Your new role

As a member of a four-person team, you review applications for alimony advance payments and debt collection assistance, issue the corresponding orders, and conduct the annual audits. Furthermore, your responsibilities include managing the accounting in the alimony department, carrying out all necessary debt collection measures, and handling the entire administration within your area of responsibility.

This demanding position is suitable for you if

• you have completed commercial training and further education in the field of alimony affairs (Alimony Specialist Certificate, Municipal Vocational School, or equivalent training).
• you have knowledge or professional experience in debt enforcement and bankruptcy law as well as in the social insurance sector.
• you enjoy working independently and have a structured, precise, and efficient working style as one of your strengths.
• you are resilient and able to assert yourself in challenging situations.
• you have a flair for numbers, can express yourself articulately, and possess negotiation skills.
• you are a reliable person with empathy for social concerns.
• you are open to further training in the alimony field.

Good reasons to work for the City of St.Gallen:

Your department

At the Social Services, people are at the center of our actions. Our total of 150 employees provide diverse, meaningful services in the areas of social assistance as well as child and adult protection law for the benefit of our city and its people.

We foster a respectful working atmosphere characterized by mutual trust, respect, and loyalty. We challenge and support our employees based on their individual skills and resources. The Social Services operate in a dynamic environment and are strongly evolving as an organization: Together, we develop organizationally and qualitatively to meet increasing demands in the future.

What we offer

After careful onboarding, we support our employees with a versatile internal training program for their personal and professional development. Our employment conditions are modern, including flexible working time models, the possibility of home office, the provision of a municipal family allowance, and the option of a 20-day paternity leave. Your workplace is located in the center of the city of St.Gallen.

Our selection process

Have we sparked your interest? For questions about the position, please contact Sladjana Samardzic, Head of the Alimony Department, at phone 071 224 54 66. Please submit your complete application exclusively online.

We value diversity in all its forms and look forward to your perspective.