Youth Information Specialist 40-60%

About the job

Your new role

As a specialist at the youth information centre "tipp", you prepare youth-appropriate information for adolescents, young adults, their caregivers and organisations, and respond to youth-relevant questions. The focus in information delivery is on promoting the self-competence of young people and, if necessary, referring them to the appropriate specialist agencies.

This position is suitable for you if you

• have a university of applied sciences degree in social work.
• enjoy preparing relevant information for young people in a target group-appropriate manner and conveying it both in personal contact and via digital channels.
• have a strong interest in youth-relevant topics and possess knowledge in the area of media literacy.
• have experience in cooperation, networking and triage work.
• enjoy contact with diverse people and take pleasure in seeking and maintaining access to them.
• possess strong social skills such as communication and cooperation abilities, conflict resolution skills, and empathy.
• are characterised by a creative, innovative and team-oriented working style.
• work independently, flexibly and goal-oriented, and take responsibility.

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

Your department and division

The youth information centre "tipp" is a low-threshold support service of the Children, Youth and Family Department, which recognises trends and provides them in high quality via various channels in the rapidly changing information behaviour of young people and young adults.

Our corporate culture

Appreciation, mutual trust, respect and loyalty shape our collaboration. We challenge and support our employees according to their individual abilities and resources.

What we offer

The City of St. Gallen supports the compatibility of work, family and other areas of life. Therefore, we offer flexible working models and family-friendly allowances. You will take on very diverse tasks in our two-person team in a dynamic field of activity. Professional exchange and training opportunities are important to us. You will benefit from reliable municipal working conditions.

Our selection process

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Marco Hafner, Youth Information "tipp", will be happy to provide you with further information: Telephone 071 224 46 02.

Please submit your complete dossier online. Further details about the specialist office's offerings can be found at www.kjf.stadt.sg.ch

and at www.tipp.sg

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