Professional Assistant 60 - 100 %

Arbon is the third largest city in the canton of Thurgau, with over 16,000 inhabitants. The former industrial city has developed in recent years into an attractive place to live, work, and vacation, as well as a popular destination in Eastern Switzerland. Around 140 employees work in the administration, the workshop, and various external offices.

The professional guardianship of the Social/Society Department is looking for a

Professional Guardian 60 - 100 %

The professional guardianship works on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB). It cares for and accompanies adults, children, and adolescents for whom a guardianship has been established. Before establishing an adult or child protection measure, the KESB clarifies the need for protection and assistance. The KESB issues individual assignments to the guardian for support, advice, and representation. Applications for the establishment of measures are accepted by the KESB.

Your Responsibilities

• Independent management of mandates in child and adult protection on behalf of the Child and Adult Protection Authority (KESB)

• Case management with various specialist and official offices as well as social insurances

• Anamnesis and assistance process planning in individual case situations

• Advice and support for those affected and their environment

• Independent clarification and assessment of complex issues

• Advisory and mediation activities in housing issues, financial matters, health topics, and legal problems

• Salary and pension administration as well as assertion of third-party benefits

• File and record management, correspondence with various offices and authorities

• Asset management, monitoring of payment transactions and accounting

• Regular reporting to the Child and Adult Protection Authority

• Drafting various applications to specialist offices and authorities

Your Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in social work or an equivalent education

• Several years of professional experience, preferably in the field of professional guardianship

• High resilience, willingness to help, and a strong sense of responsibility

• Interest in legal and social insurance issues

• Organizational and administrative skills

• Fluent German in spoken and written form

Our Offer

A multifaceted challenge in a dedicated team

Professional structures within the professional guardianship and regular supervision

Careful onboarding by experienced and dedicated professionals

Individual development through participation in further training

Flexible working hours according to our flexitime regulations

Modern and ergonomically designed office infrastructure

Staff events for team development

For further information, please contact Ms. Maja Frei, Head of Professional Guardianship (Phone 071 447 14 64, [email protected]).

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents.