Specialist in Asylum Welfare/Social Assistance or Adjunct with Legal Tasks

Canton of Zurich

Security Directorate

Social Services Office

Specialist in Asylum Welfare/Social Assistance or Adjunct with Legal Tasks80 - 100%The Cantonal Social Services Office, with over 280 employees, undertakes diverse, steering, and operational tasks, primarily in social assistance, social insurance, social services, and asylum, at the interface between the federal government, other cantons, cities, municipalities, and various private organizations. It also manages its own institution, tilia, based in Rheinau.
For the Asylum Coordination Department, we are seeking a Specialist in Asylum Welfare/Social Assistance or Adjunct with Legal Tasks, starting November 1, 2026, or by agreement.Tasks

• You will process complex individual cases and inquiries from the asylum sector up to the issuance of decrees.
• You will provide professional advice to various areas of asylum coordination and clarify fundamental process-related questions.
• You will answer technical questions from municipalities regarding the support of refugee persons.
• You will participate in departmental internal and cross-departmental projects and assume responsibility for sub-areas.

Profile

• You have a law degree with in-depth knowledge of social assistance law or a focus on asylum welfare, or a degree in social work.
• You have professional experience in the fields of social assistance or asylum welfare, and migration.
• You are a resilient, proactive, service-oriented individual with high social competence and a sense of priorities.
• You are linguistically adept and possess a quick comprehension, networked thinking ability, and a high willingness to learn and perform.

OfferIf you view challenges as opportunities and experience diversity as enrichment, you will find an exciting and responsible work environment with us. You will take on a role with societal relevance and actively shape topics. The Canton of Zurich is a reliable and fair employer with attractive employment conditions, development opportunities, and a professional environment.

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