Application and Job Coach 70-100%

About the job

ESPAS is a dynamic company in the field of vocational rehabilitation and integration. ESPAS supports people with psychological or physical impairments in their economic, social and professional reintegration.

From 1 January 2027 or by arrangement, we are looking for a

Application and Job Coach 70-100%

Workplace: Across locations in Zurich Höngg, Winterthur and Richterswil

Application coaching: Do you enjoy supporting participants and apprentices in creating professional application documents? Do you develop individual application and search strategies with them for the current job market? Do you prepare applicants specifically for interviews from an employer’s perspective? Do you strengthen their independence and confidence throughout the application process with a coaching approach? Do you document the progress and results of the support precisely?

Job coaching in the primary labour market: Do you professionally accompany participants and apprentices during their entry and throughout their placement in the primary labour market? Do you proactively support them in finding suitable jobs and training positions? Do you actively maintain contacts with companies and win new employers for collaboration? Do you efficiently coordinate cooperation with disability insurance, regional employment centres, municipalities, specialists and companies? Do you enjoy conversations with employers, participants and referring agencies? Do you recognise challenges early and develop appropriate solutions together with those involved? Do you prepare reports for the referring agencies and record relevant developments comprehensibly? Do you promote stable and sustainable integration into the labour market?

Then you are the person we are looking for!

What you bring

• Completed training in social work, education, psychology or comparable
• Further training in labour market integration or job coaching, for example in the area of Supported Education
• Several years of experience in vocational integration, preferably in the disability insurance measure environment
• Experience in independent case management and support of integration processes
• Good knowledge of the regional labour market
• Enjoyment in contact with people and companies
• Structured, goal- and solution-oriented working style
• Clear and appreciative communication
• Confident and precise report writing

We offer you

• A meaningful role with plenty of scope for initiative and creative opportunities
• Participation in company working groups on various topics
• Collaboration with inspiring people and humorous, open and committed teams
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home (2 days/month)
• 40-hour week, including 2 paid breaks per day
• 5 – 6 weeks’ holiday and paid bridge days
• 70% of pension fund contributions covered by ESPAS
• Restaurant with a varied offer, local products and attractive prices

ESPAS offers you a challenging and varied role where your expertise is as much in demand as your social skills and life experience. We have a first-name culture and also address potential new employees informally.

If you have any questions, Jana Scheel, Head of Consulting & Job Coaching, will be happy to assist you: telephone number 044 344 25 32.

Christa Signer, HR Manager, looks forward to receiving your application documents via the online application form.