Healthcare Professional Health Service HF/FaGe (m/f/d)
Altstätten
Key information
- Publication date:09 August 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Altstätten
Job summary
Join the fifth-largest canton in Switzerland, dedicated to public welfare. Enjoy a supportive work environment with diverse opportunities for impact.
Tasks
- Contribute to justice and rehabilitation for individuals from various backgrounds.
- Help expand the Altstätten regional prison from 45 to 126 places by 2028.
- Engage in meaningful work that supports a secure society for over half a million people.
Skills
- Background in social services or related fields is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society. With an impressive variety of services, our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, or finance. Through our meaningful work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
Do you believe in the lifelong development and change of people? Is it important to you to meet people of different origins and backgrounds unconditionally and respectfully? Then you are in the right place with us. We create perspectives for people towards a self-responsible life outside of criminality and thus make an important contribution to a safe society.
The Office of Correctional Services employs around 260 staff in various professional fields. The regional prison Altstätten currently has 45 places for offenders in pre-trial detention, security detention, and (early) imprisonment. By 2028, the regional prison will be expanded to 126 places.
For these diverse and responsible tasks, we are looking for an immediate or agreed upon start for a
Workload: 50 - 100 %
Workplace: Altstätten
Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Further information under:
Susanne Karrer, Head of Health Service, is happy to provide you with further information (Tel. 058 228 16 40).
Information about the St. Gallen Correctional Services at: www.justizvollzug.sg.ch