Social Worker* Drug Information Center DIZ, 70 %

Do you want to reach young people where they are on the move? Are you interested in harm reduction and low-threshold counseling? Then you are in the right place. The Drug Information Center (DIZ) Zurich is a center of excellence for recreational drug consumption and advises and accompanies questions about substances and substance consumption. Through an acceptance-oriented attitude, the DIZ also reaches people who do not feel addressed by other offers. The focus is on promoting self-responsible action and risk-reduced handling of psychoactive substances. One of the core offers of the DIZ is drug checking, where substance tests are carried out and counseling services can be used. For our team, we are looking for a committed personality to start in November 2026 or by agreement, who will help shape and further develop our offer. Tasks ## • You contribute to the design of our mobile youth work and are regularly on the move in public spaces and nightlife. You inform and advise young people in a low-threshold manner about psychoactive substances, safer use, and harm reduction. • You advise people in the DIZ as part of our drug checking offers and in individual consultations, and provide low-threshold social work counseling and support. • You plan and carry out prevention and information events and convey sound knowledge about recreational drugs and risk-minimizing consumption. • You work with relevant institutions and specialist offices and actively contribute to the further development of our offers and professional cooperation in the team. Profile ## • Completed training in social work, socio-cultural animation, or social pedagogy (HF/FH) • Experience in working with young people or young adults, ideally in outreach social work or in a residential setting • Interest in the life world of people who consume psychoactive substances, as well as in the topics of recreational drugs, harm reduction, and acceptance-oriented counseling • Willingness to work flexible hours from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as evening, night, and weekend shifts • Foreign language skills are an advantage, as well as openness to making our work visible on social media and participating in photo and video recordings We offer ## • An innovative and socially relevant field of work with a lot of scope for design • The opportunity to bring in new ideas and further develop our offers together with the team • A committed team with an acceptance-oriented attitude, regular professional exchange, and supervision • Attractive employment conditions and diverse further training offers from the City of Zurich Apply Apply About us ## With around 2400 employees, the Social Department of the City of Zurich works daily for a social Zurich. We are there for everyone and support children, young people, and adults in different life situations. We make an important contribution to social cohesion. And we contribute to a high quality of life in the neighborhoods. Interested? ## Then we look forward to your online application! Joël Bellmont and Dominique Schori, Co-Team Leaders Drug Information Center (DIZ), will answer your questions about the position at +41 44 415 76 53 or +41 44 415 76 44. Information about the application process is provided by Burcu Parilti, Senior Recruiter, at +41 44 412 62 22. Become part of the Social Department and move Zurich forward! Reference number: 50823 Working for the city ## Working for the city Employment conditions About us More