Social Pedagogue UMA 40-100%

Social Pedagogue UMA 40-100%

Exciting tasks await:

For a maternity cover, we are seeking temporary reinforcement from 1 January to 31 December 2027 with a workload of 100% from 1 January to 30 April 2027 and subsequently 40% from 1 May to 31 December 2027.

• Social pedagogical, trauma-sensitive care and support of vulnerable, unaccompanied minor youths from the asylum sector in a small accommodation
• Support of the youths in the integration process as well as in everyday life, for example through cooking together, household tasks or school-related topics
• Active participation in shaping a structured and stable daily routine in the accommodation as well as involvement in organisational tasks
• Building and maintaining a professional, appreciative relationship with the youths based on the concept of New Authority
• Work in shifts with day and late shifts (Monday to Sunday between 06:30 and 22:30) as well as occasional weekend and public holiday duties

What you bring:

• Completed training in social pedagogy at HF or FH level; recognition in Switzerland is required for foreign diplomas. Ideally, you have professional experience working with youths, preferably in the migration sector or in social pedagogical care.
• Empathy, intercultural sensitivity and enjoyment in working with young people in challenging life situations.
• An independent, solution-oriented working style as well as psychological resilience.
• Humour, a positive attitude and the ability to act calmly and thoughtfully even in demanding situations.
• Clarity in setting boundaries as well as competence in constructive conflict management.

Benefits

We offer flexible working options, a wide range of further training opportunities and attractive social benefits. You can find all our benefits at ag.ch/personal.

Your working environment

The population is at the centre of the activities of the Department of Health and Social Affairs. We work sustainably and purposefully for the security of their living environments.
The Cantonal Social Service is responsible for public social assistance, asylum and refugee affairs as well as victim counselling and victim support. It is the appeals authority in the area of social assistance and supports municipalities in implementing their family and senior policies. In doing so, we work closely with other administrative offices, municipalities, other cantons, the federal government and third-party organisations.

Contact

For professional enquiries, please contact Günter Marz, Head of UMA Department, 062 835 38 32.

We look forward to receiving your complete online application.