Head of Integration

Head of Integration
Member of the Executive Board | Key position with a social mandate
The Stiftung Arbeitskette operates seven gastronomy businesses in Zürich and Schlieren. With around 80 specialists, we create about 160 adapted training and work placements for people with health and social limitations.
As a member of the Executive Board, you are responsible for the Integration department and lead a team of six specialists. You will further develop our integration and inclusion offers, ensure effective psychosocial support, and contribute to implementing our social mandate sustainably and effectively.
Your tasks
Operational, technical, and qualitative management of the Integration department
Leadership, coaching, and further development of the six directly subordinate specialist team members
Regular presence in the businesses and close exchange with specialist, management, and gastronomy teams
Implementation and further development of professional integration measures as well as our integration and inclusion mandate
Responsibility for case management, triage, crisis intervention, and documentation
Proactive support of the specialist teams in complex cases as well as operational collaboration if required
Coaching of the internal specialist teams and advising partner organizations
Collaboration with SVA, KSA, referring bodies, and other institutions
Further development of processes, concepts, and quality standards
Co-shaping strategy and corporate development as a member of the Executive Board
Co-responsibility for budget, social yield targets, and the sustainable impact of our offers
What you bring
Sound experience in social work, work integration, professional reintegration, psychosocial support, or case management
University degree (FH, HF, or university) preferably in the social sector or a related field
Alternatively, a higher vocational qualification or comparable further training with a focus on social services, work integration, or work agogics
Several years of leadership experience in a social, integrative, or labor market environment
Experience in collaborating with SVA, KSA, referring bodies, and other relevant partner organizations
High social and technical competence combined with organizational understanding, pragmatism, and a good sense of operational processes
Enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation as well as clear, appreciative, and binding communication
Hands-on mentality and willingness to take responsibility even in daily operational tasks
Confidence in dealing with complex situations, conflicts, and crises
Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive way of working
Advantageous
Experience in quality management and organizational development
Experience in the non-profit environment or in an organization with a social mandate
Knowledge of IV measures, work integration, and professional reintegration in the social sector
What awaits you
Further training is supported
Parking space
Benefit in BVG
Benefit in KVG
Other social benefits
Discounts in our businesses
Additional birthday Friday
A meaningful leadership function with great creative freedom
Participation in the Executive Board and active co-shaping of the strategic development of the foundation
Leadership of a dedicated team of six specialists
A professional environment in which integration, development, and cooperation are central
Short decision-making paths and the opportunity to implement ideas directly
A versatile task with high personal responsibility and close practical relevance
Are you interested?
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