Team Leader, Child, Youth, and Family Services | Teamleiter (m/w/d)

Job Summary

The City of Gelsenkirchen is seeking a dedicated Team Leader for its Child, Youth, and Family Services department, specifically within the Maintenance Advance Payment team. This crucial role involves overseeing the processing of applications, approvals, and payments under the Maintenance Advance Payment Act, as well as enforcing the recovery of improperly disbursed funds. The successful candidate will make critical decisions on benefit provision, handle complex individual and policy matters, manage appeals, and prepare essential reports and statistics. This position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to navigate legal proceedings, including administrative court appearances. It's an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and modern city, ensuring the well-being of its residents within a supportive and dynamic public administration environment.