Social Worker 80%

Social Worker 80% #

Justizvollzug und Wiedereingliederung (JuWe) is, as part of the Directorate of Justice and Home Affairs of the Canton of Zürich, responsible for the execution of sentences and measures as well as the implementation of various types of detention. For our 1'400 employees from around 40 professions, the successful social reintegration of convicted persons, the prevention of recidivism, as well as the retention and preparation of the departure of persons without a valid residence permit, are of particular importance.

Das Vollzugszentrum Bachtel (VZB) belongs to the detention facilities of the Canton of Zürich (VEZ) - one of seven main departments of JuWe - and is an institution specialized in the open execution of prison sentences and substitute prison sentences. The VZB offers space for over 90 incarcerated persons.

With immediate effect or by arrangement, we are looking for an experienced, committed, and socially competent personality for our social services.

Your area of activity ###

• Support and counseling of incarcerated persons regarding personal and matter-related concerns
• Resource-oriented support during the execution of the sentence, including support in the Tagesstruktur Integrationsvollzug (IVO) if required
• Activation and promotion of incarcerated persons with special needs in the various structures of the VZB (normal execution and special execution with individual single settings)
• Preparation of sentence relaxations (e.g., leave system) as well as conditional release, sentence planning, sentence report
• Close interdisciplinary cooperation within the framework of transition management with internal and external partners
• Support of interns and pre-interns

Your profile ###

• Completed studies in Social Work as well as professional experience in dealing with clients with mental illnesses and addiction issues
• Strong empathy, assertiveness, and teamwork skills
• High flexibility and openness to new challenges
• Willingness for continuous professional and personal further training to meet the changing requirements of modern corrections
• Very good oral and written German skills as well as knowledge of other languages
• Confident handling of MS365
• Advantageous if practical training (Praxisausbildung) is present
• Minimum age 25 years as well as an impeccable record

What awaits you ###

• A versatile, demanding, and meaningful activity in an extraordinary and secure working environment
• Careful induction as well as a reliable and supportive team
• Diverse opportunities for education and further training
• A place of work in the beautiful Zürcher Oberland, travel by your own car is recommended
• Employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines

How to apply ###

Take the next step in your professional career with us and send us your application via our online tool. We look forward to your dossier!

Do you have professional questions? Iman Farasatpour-Al Nakash, Head of Social Services/Integrationsvollzug, is available for you at 043 258 14 71, as well as Janine Christen, Deputy Head of Social Services/Integrationsvollzug, at 043 258 14 73. Questions regarding the application process will be answered by the Recruitment & Assessment team at 043 257 43 19.

JuWe uses an online assessment as part of the application process. Further information about our recruitment process and employment at JuWe can be found under Arbeiten bei JuWe | Kanton Zürich (zh.ch).