Clerk economic and personal social assistance (50 - 60%)

About the job

The municipality of Schötz manages economic and personal social assistance independently. We focus on effective, efficient, and citizen-oriented task fulfilment. Due to a retirement and to strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed and responsible individual as of 1 January 2027 or by agreement, who enjoys working with people and wishes to develop professionally and personally.

In this versatile role, you will support the head of department in the daily work of the social welfare office. With suitable aptitude and interest, there is a medium-term opportunity to take over the management of the social welfare department.

Clerk economic and personal social assistance

with a perspective on later taking over the management of the social welfare department

Your tasks

• Handling tasks in economic and personal social assistance
• Case management and assessment of social assistance claims
• Preparing, checking, and controlling accounts, especially for support payments, rent, and health insurance premiums
• Drafting correspondence and decrees
• Ensuring correct file management and maintaining data in the specialist application KLIB
• Checking receipts and evidence as well as updating files
• Advising and maintaining contact with clients, authorities, and external specialist agencies
• Contributing to the development of efficient workflows and quality assurance in the social welfare office

Your profile

• Training or professional experience in the social sector, for example in social work, social support, or social insurance; knowledge of economic social assistance is an advantage
• Interest in social law issues and working with people in different life situations
• Strong social and advisory skills as well as appreciative and clear communication
• Independent, structured, and precise working style with a high sense of responsibility
• Discretion, resilience, and the ability to maintain an overview even in demanding situations
• Fluent spoken and written German skills
• Good IT skills; experience with the social assistance specialist application KLIBnet is an advantage
• Willingness to continue professional development and, if suitable, to take on leadership responsibilities in the future

Our offer – your opportunity

• A varied and meaningful role with personal responsibility and scope for initiative
• Thorough induction and close cooperation with the head of department
• Career development prospects up to possible takeover of the social welfare department management
• Support for targeted training and further education in the social sector
• A small, committed team and short decision-making paths
• Modern employment conditions and flexible working hours
• A workload of 50 - 60%, by agreement

Your next step

Would you like to put your expertise and personal qualities at the service of the municipality of Schötz and develop professionally? Then we look forward to meeting you.

Please send your complete application documents to Ms Helen Schurtenberger, Dorfchärn 1, 6247 Schötz, helen.schurtenberger(at)schoetz.ch. For further information, Ms Helen Schurtenberger, Head of Department, is happy to assist you at 041 984 01 14.