Glarus
Head of the Disability Affairs and Social Institutions Office 80–100%
- 30 June 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Glarus
Job summary
Join a dynamic team focused on empowering individuals with disabilities. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in Glarus.
Tasks
- Develop services for people with disabilities in housing and education.
- Implement the new self-determination law and provide expert advice.
- Oversee licensing applications for disability facilities and homes.
Skills
- Degree in social work or business, with relevant experience required.
- Strong knowledge of disability issues and social health concerns.
- Excellent project management and negotiation skills essential.
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About the job
Are you looking for a challenge at the cutting edge? With the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Glarus Self-Determination and Participation Act, the Disability Affairs and Social Institutions Office is taking on new, responsible tasks.
Due to the promotion of the previous post holder, we are looking for a
Head of the Disability Affairs and Social Institutions Office 80–100%
immediately or by arrangement, based in Glarus.
Responsibilities
- Further development of outpatient, semi-inpatient and inpatient services for people with disabilities in the areas of housing, work and education as well as social participation
- Implementation of the new Self-Determination and Participation Act as well as advising specialist offices and organisations on issues of equality for people with disabilities
- Review of operating licence applications for disability facilities and children and youth homes and exercising supervisory functions
- Conducting tariff negotiations and developing service agreements with partners in the disability sector
- Review and processing of investment and placement applications
- Budgeting, financial planning and controlling
- Exchange and networking with cantonal and extra-cantonal committees and organisations
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in social work, business administration or an equivalent education and training
- Sound knowledge of the disability sector and a strong interest in social and health issues
- Business management skills with sound knowledge of accounting, financial management and controlling
- Analytical and conceptual thinking skills as well as adeptness in project work, developing concepts and writing reports
- Negotiation skills and assertiveness
- High self-motivation, resilience and flexibility
Your contact
For further information, please contact Audrey Hauri, Head of the Social Department, Tel. 055 646 67 22 or Lukas Beerli, Head of the Office, Tel. 055 646 66 98. More about us at www.gl.ch.
Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to receiving your online application!
Please note that only online applications will be considered.
We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies.
