Head of Integration Department | Abteilungsleitung "Integration" (w/m/d)
Stadtverwaltung Stadt Erkrath Personalamt
Job Summary
The City of Erkrath is seeking a Head of Integration Department to lead its social services division. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic, organizational, and personnel leadership for the integration team. Your daily responsibilities include coordinating with the municipal integration officer to develop and implement social concepts, managing relationships with associations and volunteers, and overseeing the acquisition and operation of communal housing for asylum seekers and homeless individuals. This position is ideal for a professional with strong leadership qualities and a background in public administration or social work. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and decision-making power within the local government framework. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours with home office options, performance-related pay, comprehensive health management programs, and a secure, permanent contract in a well-connected location near the Neanderthal nature reserve.
Required Skills
Education
Completed career examination for Civil Service Career Group 2 (First Entry Level) in General Administrative Service, or completed Administrative Specialist training (Verwaltungsfachwirt/AII), or a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Social Work/Social Pedagogy.
Experience
- Professional experience in personnel leadership and staff motivation
- Experience in collaborating with external institutions and organizations
- Proven track record in analytical and strategic planning within a social or administrative context
- Experience in committee work and public representation
- Demonstrated experience in independent decision-making and autonomous action
Languages
Additional
- Qualification as a practice examiner (Praxisprüfer) or willingness to acquire it. Flexibility to attend meetings outside of core working hours. Must be eligible for public service employment in North Rhine-Westphalia (BesGr. A 12 / EG 11 / EG S17).