Social Worker Intake

Become part of our team Your work has an impact -- for Bern and for the people who live and work here. Together with us, shape the community and the future of this city: visible, perceptible, sustainable. At the Direktion für Bildung, Soziales und Sport, the human being is at the center. The [Sozialdienst](< >) is responsible for adults seeking help and their family members. What you move * Assessments within the framework of new registrations in the area of economic social assistance, comprehensively covering responsibility, subsidiarity, and the concerns of the clients * Advising people in challenging life situations, supporting and advising in the areas of finance, housing, health, work, and social integration * Creating initial budgets within the framework of economic social assistance * Ensuring professional service within the framework of social assistance legislation and social work * Mediating services, coordinating various aid offers, setting initial goals, and initiating first concrete process steps What you bring * University of Applied Sciences degree in Social Work * Professional experience, ideally in the area of public social assistance, and comprehensive knowledge in the area of subsidiarity, social assistance, and Swiss social insurance is desired * Rapid grasping of complex situations * Team, communication, and conflict skills as well as interest in interdisciplinary and inter-institutional cooperation * Planning, organizational, and administrative skills as well as flexibility, independence, and initiative * Even in hectic situations, you keep a cool head and do not lose your sense of humor Your benefits in Bern For purpose & city life With us, you change something. You help shape city life, take responsibility, and make Bern more livable. Security & stability We offer you fair pay, clear structures, regulated working hours, and long-term perspectives. Space for your whole life Our working model adapts to your life wherever possible. With us, you bring all areas of life into harmony. Growing with Bern We give you space for development, further training, and independent action. Healthy in everyday life With sport, movement, and counseling, you stay in shape: physically, mentally, socially -- and not just at the workplace. Advantages for every day We offer you practical extras that make your everyday life easier and enrich it. Contact Do you have questions about the application process or the employer Stadt Bern? I look forward to helping you. Do you want to learn more about this position and our team at the Stadt Bern? I look forward to meeting you and am happy to help! Andréa Diriwächter Sektionsleitung Intake Your application process This is how the application process works with us: Step 1: Online Application Submit your application documents online via our job portal. In order for us to process your documents further, you must create a login. After you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation. We assess each application individually based on the criteria in the job advertisement. This sometimes takes some time. If your application fits, we will contact you for an initial interview. Step 2: Interviews In the job interview - by telephone, on-site, or online - we want to get to know you. We check whether your expectations for the position align with ours, which experiences and skills you bring, whether our culture appeals to you, and how you fit into the team. If there is mutual interest and depending on the position, several interviews take place. All your questions about the position, the team, or the terms of employment are always welcome. Step 3: Further steps in the process Depending on the position, we arrange a trial or observation day, give you a technical task, organize a meeting with the team, or invite you to an assessment. As a rule, reference inquiries are also part of our application process. You will be informed transparently about all steps in the process. Step 4: Application decision You are convinced by us and we by you? After a verbal commitment, you will receive a confirmation, the contract documents, and information on how to proceed until the start of employment. It didn't work out? We are happy if you apply for other exciting positions despite a rejection. For Bern. With heart. With impact. In the Stadt Bern work j4id10414373a j4it0940a j4iy26a