Head of Social Services 80 - 100%

Head of Social Services 80 - 100% Küsnacht am Zürichsee is considered an attractive municipality near Zürich thanks to its excellent location. The employees of the municipal administration provide comprehensive services of high quality for the population. Municipality of Küsnacht as an employer - Video The Küsnacht Social Service supports people in difficult life situations with professional advice, financial assistance, and personal guidance. It ensures social security and promotes integration, personal responsibility, and participation in social life. We are looking for a professionally competent, leadership-tested, and service-oriented personality as Head of Social Services 80 - 100% Your tasks Leadership and organization of the social service in personnel, financial, administrative, and professional respects with 9 employees (sub-areas Economic and Personal Assistance, Asylum matters, Administration) Overall responsibility for administrative and professional matters of the social service (incl. budget) Representation of the social service's applications as secretary of the Social Commission, recording of decisions and instructions as well as meeting administration Own case management in the social assistance area (approx. 10 - 20%) Inter-institutional cooperation Participation in department-specific as well as company-wide projects Possibly deputy for the Head of the Society Department (member of the executive management) and support in the professional and personnel leadership of the department What you bring with you Proven professional experience in economic and personal assistance as well as sound specialist knowledge in the areas of social assistance and social insurance law Degree from a University of Applied Sciences in Social Work as well as further training in leadership and/or business administration is an advantage Knowledge of administrative processes in social assistance is desirable High social competencies, pronounced communicative skills, and high solution orientation Pronounced service mindset, great independence as well as personal responsibility Tact in dealing with people, mental flexibility as well as good reflection and assertiveness What we can offer you 5 weeks of vacation, from the age of 50, 6 weeks with additional possibility of purchasing vacation Attractive employment conditions with various working time models Solid, own pension fund with an above-average employer contribution Individual further training opportunities and an appreciative working atmosphere Discounts for public transport as well as on two external benefits platforms A centrally located workplace, only a few minutes from the train station Would you like to learn more about this exciting position? For further information, our Head of HR services is available to you at [missing contact]. We look forward to receiving your complete application via the following link "Apply online now". Apply online now jpid7d3dfd7jm jit0624jm jiy26jm