deputy Team Leader Social Counseling (80% - 100%)

The municipality of Gossau ZH in the Zürcher Oberland has over 10'500 inhabitants. In our service-oriented municipal administration, around 130 employees work in six departments. The social service area of the social department covers a versatile and exciting field surrounding personal and economic assistance. The primary goal is to accompany and support people so that assistance is needed for as short a time as possible and challenging life circumstances can be overcome as quickly as possible. As of 1 December 2026 or by arrangement, we are looking for a committed deputy Team Leader Social Counseling (80% - 100%)

Your area of responsibility:

• Counseling and accompanying people in challenging life situations
• Comprehensive case management in the area of economic social assistance according to the Social Assistance Act as well as the Asylum Welfare Ordinance
• Vocational and social integration planning together with the clients as well as its implementation
• Asserting financial claims against third parties (subsidiarity)
• Submission of applications and professional preparation of business for the social authority
• Responsibility for varied and complex administrative activities with support within the framework of a tandem system
• Deputy and support for the Team Leader Social Counseling

Your profile:

• Education or further training in the field of Social Work or Social Insurance or job-related experience
• Experience in the area of personal and economic assistance
• Knowledge of the asylum system as well as the specialist application <<KlibNet>> is an advantage
• High social and counseling competence
• Benevolent basic attitude and understanding for people in different life situations
• Proficient in written and spoken language as well as confident in handling numbers
• Foresight and the ability to think in networks
• Interest in leadership tasks

What you can expect:

• Much creative freedom and independence in a lively environment
• An appreciative working atmosphere in a well-coordinated, collegial and motivated team
• A certified Great Place to Work with an employee satisfaction of 96%
• Attractive employment conditions and generous further training opportunities
• Modern ICT infrastructure with the possibility of hybrid working
• Regular interdisciplinary and voluntary events as part of our <<After-Fleiss-Price>> activities

For information, Nadja Büchi, Team Leader Social Counseling, Tel. , is at your disposal. You can find more information on our [career page](< >). We look forward to your application! j4id10423047a j4it1040a j4iy26a