Head of Social Services 80 - 100%

Küsnacht, thanks to its attractive location on Lake Zurich, is one of the most beautiful municipalities in the Canton of Zurich. The employees of the municipal administration provide comprehensive services of high quality for the population. Municipality of Küsnacht as an employer - Video Social Services Küsnacht supports people in difficult life situations with professional advice, financial assistance and personal support. It ensures social security and promotes integration, personal responsibility and participation in social life. Currently, the Social Services is undergoing a realignment and organizational further development. We are using the opportunity to rethink processes, roles and cooperation and to align them with a focus on the future. This offers you THE chance, because you are not simply taking over an existing leadership function, but are actively helping to shape the Social Services of tomorrow. If you understand change as an opportunity, can take employees along in development processes and enjoy building and further developing structures, then you will find an exciting field of activity with us. Does this appeal to you? And do you describe yourself as a committed, strong-willed and innovative personality who enjoys supporting people, promoting employees and actively helping to shape our change process? Then you are our new Head of Social Services 80 - 100% ## Your tasks ### • Professional, personnel and organizational management of the Social Services • Leadership, promotion and coaching of a committed team • Active participation in the ongoing realignment and organizational development • Ensuring professional, legally compliant and client-oriented case management • Further development of work processes, standards and quality instruments • Advising authorities, administration and politics on social issues • Maintaining and expanding cooperation with specialist agencies, institutions, municipalities and other partners • Responsibility for budget, resources and the strategic development of the area What you bring with you ### • Degree in Social Work FH/HFS or equivalent training • Additional training in leadership, management or organization is an advantage • Several years of professional and leadership experience in the social sector, ideally in economic social assistance or a related field of work • Enjoyment of change and development processes • High professional competence as well as security in social insurance and social assistance law • Strong communication, conflict and networking skills • Decisiveness, will to shape and an appreciative leadership style What we can offer you ### • A key position with great creative freedom and visible impact • The rare opportunity to actively help shape an organizational restart • A motivated team that wants to support and help shape changes • A modern working environment with contemporary employment conditions • Flexible forms of work and attractive further training opportunities • A municipality that promotes innovation, personal responsibility and cooperation Are you ready for the next step? Then our Head of HR Yvonne looks forward to your application via the link "Apply online now" and is also happy to answer your questions at 044 913 11 37. We look forward to meeting you. Apply online now