Stadtverwaltung Dietikon
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Social Worker Intake 80 - 90 %
- 25 March 2026
- 80 – 90%
- Dietikon
Job summary
Join the City of Dietikon, the fifth-largest municipality in Zurich. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.
Tasks
- Provide low-threshold access to social support and advice.
- Assess and enforce social assistance claims for clients.
- Guide clients towards financial independence through consultations.
Skills
- Degree in Social Work with relevant experience in social assistance.
- Strong administrative skills and quick comprehension.
- Positive attitude and high identification with our principles.
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About the job
The city of Dietikon is the fifth largest municipality in Zurich and at the same time the district capital in the Limmattal with around 28,000 inhabitants. We are looking for a
Your tasks
With an as low-threshold as possible access for an administration as well as quick support and advice, we ensure that the situation of our clients stabilizes and that they are supported in their need for a financially independent life. Our main task is the correct subsistence security by checking, assessing, and defining or enforcing the corresponding rules for social assistance entitlement. At the same time, we advise the clients to help them improve their current situation. All this is done through conversations and a lot of administrative work. If longer financial support is expected, we transfer case management to the social counseling advisory team.
Your profile
We wish for a likeable social worker with a positive attitude and a strong identification with our methodological principles. We also expect someone with a quick grasp and an efficient, high-quality working style and good skills in the administrative area. If you have a diploma from a school of social work, professional experience in social assistance, and experience in social insurance, you belong to our preferred candidates.
We offer
- Progressive working conditions
- A modern workplace in the center of Dietikon
- A good working atmosphere in a friendly team of six social workers
- We work according to the methodological principles of Positive Leadership, Positive Psychology, and Empowerment
- Culture of open doors and mutual support for questions and concerns
- Opportunities for further training
For information, please contact Ms. Evelyn Jakob, Head of Intake Social Counseling, at phone 044 744 14 80. Learn more about the city of Dietikon at www.dietikon.ch . We look forward to your online application!
