Social Worker at kjz Pfäffikon, 70 - 80%
Pfäffikon
Key information
- Publication date:05 September 2025
- Workload:70 – 80%
- Place of work:Pfäffikon
Job summary
Join the team at kjz Pfäffikon, a center for youth and families. This role offers a supportive environment with engaging work opportunities.
Tasks
- Provide guidance to children and families in need.
- Collaborate with authorities and institutions for child protection.
- Conduct assessments for child welfare concerns as needed.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work and experience in youth services required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation abilities essential.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting is vital.
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Social Worker at kjz Pfäffikon, 70 - 80%
Well prepared for life – that is our motto. The Office for Youth and Career Counseling (AJB) is responsible for child and youth welfare as well as career counseling. Children, adolescents, and families are at the center of our work. We dedicate ourselves to them daily with great passion and commitment.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, and children and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. To complement the team, we are looking for a social worker for the Social Work and Mandates department at kjz Pfäffikon starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement (70-80%).
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In addition, you will conduct assessments in cases of child welfare endangerment on behalf of the KESB. In fulfilling your duties, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist agencies.
The kjz (Child and Youth Welfare Center) is a polyvalent counseling center for families, parents, adolescents, and children and operates based on the Child and Youth Welfare Act of the Canton of Zurich. To complement the team, we are looking for a social worker for the Social Work and Mandates department at kjz Pfäffikon starting January 1, 2026, or by agreement (70-80%).
You will advise and support children, adolescents, mothers, and fathers within the framework of child protection measures and on a voluntary basis. In addition, you will conduct assessments in cases of child welfare endangerment on behalf of the KESB. In fulfilling your duties, you will work closely with authorities, schools, other institutions, and specialist agencies.
You bring with you:
- a completed degree in Social Work from a university of applied sciences
- experience in youth and family welfare or in mandate management
- enjoyment in initiating, accompanying, and steering development processes
- a strong sense of role awareness
- a goal-oriented and assertive personality with negotiation skills
- high social competence as well as good written and oral communication skills
- systemic thinking ability, reflective capacity, and enjoyment of administrative tasks
We offer you:
- an interesting, demanding activity in a varied and lively working environment
- a professional, collegial, and supportive team
- regular intervision and supervision
- well-supported onboarding
- meaningful work for the Canton of Zurich including cantonal employment conditions and social benefits
- a centrally located workplace with modern infrastructure
Can we answer any further questions for you?
For further information, Ms. Theres Kunz, Head of Social Work and Mandates, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 258 47 90.
For further information, Ms. Theres Kunz, Head of Social Work and Mandates, is happy to assist you at Tel. 043 258 47 90.
