CJD Elze | Germany | 31xxx Elze | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 12.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Welfare (KJFH) (m/f/d)
The CJD is one of the largest educational and social enterprises in Germany. Its approximately 11,000 employees support and support children, young people and adults at more than 350 locations in Kitas, schools, vocational education and training plants, in clinics, rehabilitation facilities, housing groups and workshops. For the field of child, youth and family aid (KJFH), we are looking for a strategically thinking, experienced management personality that further develops the field with wide-sightedness, clarity and willingness to design. In this role, your leadership team takes responsibility for a complex, dynamic field of expertise and actively shape its future – professional, economic and organizational. .
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The CJD is one of the largest educational and social enterprises in Germany. Its approximately 11,000 employees support and support children, young people and adults at more than 350 locations in Kitas, schools, vocational education and training plants, in clinics, rehabilitation facilities, housing groups and workshops. For the field of child, youth and family aid (KJFH), we are looking for a strategically thinking, experienced management personality that further develops the field with wide-sightedness, clarity and willingness to design. In this role, your leadership team takes responsibility for a complex, dynamic field of expertise and actively shape its future – professional, economic and organizational.
Responsibility for the economic, professional, human and organizational management of the area of child, youth and family aid Strategic development of the offer portfolio: expansion, profiling and new development of services based on demand analyses, market observation and technical trends Ensuring quality, effectiveness and efficiency through systematic quality management, controlling, evaluation and data-based control Leadership, development and accompaniment of management staff and large staff structures in the field Design and moderation of change and development processes in a complex organisational environment Establishment, maintenance and development of sustainable networks to municipalities, public cost providers, free bodies, cooperation partners and political actors Presentation of the department and the institution in internal and external bodies Close cooperation with other departments and active participation in the overall strategic development of the CJD association
Complete university studies (e.g. social work, social education, pedagogy) or a comparable qualification A Master's degree in a relevant field, such as social management, organisational development or an MBA/MSA, is desirable. Multiannual management and management experience in child, youth and family support, ideally with great responsibility Knowledge of the legal framework (SGB VIII and others) as well as current technical standards and control logics Embossed strategic thinking, decision-making and a professional understanding of leadership Experience in controlling complex organisational units, including budget, personnel and earnings responsibility Very good communication capability, sovereign occurrence and enforcement ability at different levels Structured, analytical and solution-oriented mode of operation with high design requirements High level of social competence, reflectivity and appreciation of employees An additional qualification in the field of management, leadership or organisational development is desirable. The membership of a Christian church, which belongs to the working group of Christian Churches (ACK) in Germany, is desirable.
A responsible leadership position with a large scope of design in a federally active social company Attractive remuneration according to AVR.DD/CJD EG 12 (6.115,84 € – 6.431,09 € for full-time employment and depending on the professional experience) Child supplement (per child 100,00 € gross per month for full-time) and annual special payment Continuous tariff increases 31 days holiday (at 5-day week), no holidays necessary for Christmas and New Year's Eve Personal development through targeted further education and training Working time arrangements that allow an optimal interconnection of individual needs and services Flexible working time through sliding time and working time account, with the possibility to leave whole days Possibility of mobile work Possibility of biking leasing Jobticket (Association for Germany Ticket) Cars and services The framework protection concept of the CJD is actively lived and adapted on site so that every institution creates a safe and nonviolent environment for all Special discounts at over 800 brand companies (Corporate Benefits) Good access by car and public transport A community whose values are based on the Christian human image We are pleased to receive applications from people of all ages and sexes, people with severe disabilities and equality, as well as any ethnic origin. .
Location
![]() | CJD Elze | |
| 31008 Elze | ||
| Germany |
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