Recognized Qualifications for Care Staff in the Fields of: Shared Living Communities, Support Centers, Small-Scale Projects, Personal Care and Daily Support, and Employment ProjectsEducational SciencesDiploma in Specialized Social Care (Specialization: Geriatric Care, Disability Care, or Disability Support)Specialized Social Care (Specialization: Geriatric Care, Disability Care, or Disability Support)General Nursing and Health CareClinical Psychology and Health PsychologyLife and Social CounselingPedagogy (Special Needs Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy, Remedial and Special Education, Diploma in Special Needs Early Childhood Education)Nursing (and Nursing Assistant) ProfessionsPsychiatric Nursing and Health CarePsychologyPsychotherapy (from the status of "in training under supervision")Social WorkSociologyFor employment projects, a vocationally relevant qualification may also be recognized, depending on the specific project (e.g., floristry, gastronomy/hospitality, agriculture).Recognized Qualifications for Care Staff in the Field of: Children's and Youth Shared Living CommunitiesEducational Sciences (depending on curriculum) with a specialization in "Pedagogy of the Life Stages," "Education, Counseling, and Development Across the Lifespan," "Special Needs," "Social Pedagogy," "Psychoanalytic Pedagogy," or "Inclusive Pedagogy"Diploma in Special Needs PedagogyDiploma in Specialized Social Care(Psychiatric) General Nursing and Health CareSchool for Child Care (as part of the Specialized Educator Course) of the City of ViennaPedagogy (depending on curriculum) with a specialization in "Remedial and Special Education," "Social Pedagogy," or "Integrative Pedagogy/Psychosocial Work"Psychology (with proof of practical experience in the field of child and youth work—at a minimum, in the form of an internship or voluntary placement)Remedial and Special EducationSocial WorkSocial PedagogyRecognized Qualifications for Care Staff for Peer Work (Peer Expert)EX-IN Recovery Support

In accordance with funding guidelines, it is possible—to a limited extent—to employ support staff within our care teams who are currently undergoing training in the psychosocial field or who hold qualifications in unrelated disciplines. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, depending on the specific composition of the team and the qualifications already present within it. We welcome your application, provided that the time commitment required for your training is, in principle, compatible with employment at LOK (ensuring a healthy work-learn-life balance).

Inclusion of peer staff as experts by experienceOpen DialogueNeeds-based team training on topics currently relevant to the teamBroadening of perspectives through case conferences, team supervision, and intervisionTeam retreats to delve deeper into organizational or thematic issuesRegular professional development opportunities, provided both internally by LOK and by external providers (e.g., customized de-escalation training)Great care is consistently taken to ensure that clients are involved to the greatest possible extent in the meetings relevant to them, in order to maintain and enhance both the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the working relationships among staff membersOpportunities for active participation in shaping and further developing care concepts

Beyond formal qualifications (a recognized education in the psychosocial field) and professional experience, we welcome applications from individuals who:are eager to actively engage in relationship-building work with our clients—a process that requires time and openness, and to which one must fully commit;think creatively and in a solution-oriented manner, engage in critical inquiry, and are keen to contribute their expertise and ideas to LOK;are interested in—and willing to—adapt to diverse life worlds, and are able to critically reflect on their own perspectives (including through the lens of humor).

All positions advertised online are current and we welcome applications!For data protection reasons, applications must be submitted online directly via the job posting (please do not apply by email). You will receive a confirmation of receipt after your application has been received.Your application documents will now be automatically sent directly to the team leader at the location for which you applied. After review, you may be invited to a personal interview directly with the team leader.The next step is to get to know the institution in question, so that one can get a concrete picture of the future workplace and also get to know the team.The final step is a meeting with the department head.We strive to make the application process as quick as possible. You will receive feedback on your application as soon as possible!You can also apply for multiple positions; we will coordinate internally, that's no problem!

Working Time Model: Personal Care and Daily SupportCare services are provided Monday through Friday. In principle, it is possible to independently schedule your working hours in consultation with the clients (within the framework of our flextime agreement).Since care is provided on a mobile basis, travel times within Vienna must also be factored into the planning and organization of your schedule. This role requires a certain degree of flexibility and organizational skills, as appointments with clients may be cancelled or rescheduled on short notice, or sudden, acute urgent situations may arise.Working Time Model: Employment ProjectsWork takes place Monday through Friday; a Saturday shift occurs—at most—once a month, and only at the *LOKal* location.Working hours are determined by a duty roster, which is published at least one month prior to its effective date. Whenever possible, the preferences of the support staff are taken into account when creating the roster. Currently, there is an option for half-day shifts (5 hours, either mornings or afternoons) or full-day shifts (approximately 9 hours).Working Time Model: Shared Living Communities and Studio Apartment ClustersThese facilities are staffed around the clock, including night shifts and weekend shifts. Duty rosters are finalized at least one month in advance and are created through a collaborative coordination process designed to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Individual employee needs are accommodated whenever possible. Depending on the specific facility, shifts vary in length—typically running from the morning until late afternoon, and in some cases, extending into the evening.Weekend shifts are regulated by the collective bargaining agreement. The duty roster must be structured to ensure that, for every three-month period (quarter), employees have at least half of the weekends completely off.During the day, depending on the size of the facility and the number of residents, two to three staff members are on duty simultaneously (sometimes supported additionally by interns and alternative civilian service personnel). Night shifts (fully paid, with sleeping facilities available in the duty room) are performed solo.Working Time Model: Small-Scale ProjectsThese facilities are staffed around the clock and involve both night and weekend shifts. Duty rosters are finalized at least one month in advance and are created through a collaborative planning process designed to ensure a healthy work-life balance. Individual employee needs are accommodated whenever possible.Weekend shifts are regulated by the collective bargaining agreement. The duty roster must be structured so that, in every quarter, at least half of the weekends are completely free.Exact shift times vary from facility to facility, depending on what is deemed most appropriate for the provision of care. The shortest day shifts last 6 hours, while the longest last 9 hours. Night shifts last approximately 15 hours and constitute continuous working time—even though, in principle, employees have the option to withdraw to a private area and lie down to rest.Working Time Model: Children’s and Youth Residential CommunitiesThese facilities are staffed around the clock and involve both night and weekend shifts. The duty roster is published at least one month prior to its effective date. Here, too, employees have the opportunity to help shape the schedule; for instance, they may request up to four specific days off per cycle, which are accommodated whenever possible. Shift durations vary depending on the assigned duty. Shifts are categorized as early shifts, day shifts, or night shifts. Early and day shifts range from 7 to 10 hours in duration. Night shifts last approximately 14 hours and constitute continuous working time—even though, in principle, employees have the option to withdraw to a private area and lie down to rest. Additionally, a night-shift allowance is paid for night shifts in accordance with the SWÖ collective bargaining agreement.Shift handovers take place between shifts.Weekend shifts are regulated by the collective bargaining agreement. The duty roster must be designed such that, per quarter, at least half of the weekends are entirely free.

The salary structure is governed by the SWÖ Collective Agreement. As a general rule, we remunerate employees in accordance with the Collective Agreement under Usage Group 6. However, in cases where an employee holds a relevant, completed professional qualification, we voluntarily pay above the standard rate.In addition, various variable allowances (e.g., for public holidays) apply.

In the field of child and youth care, classification falls under Usage Group 8, in accordance with the SWÖ Collective Agreement.In addition, various variable allowances (for public holidays, etc.) apply.

In our "Open Positions" section, you have the option to proactively upload your application materials to our talent pool (via the "Contact" or "Get in Touch" function).You can specify which areas of work at LOK are of interest to you.Should a vacancy arise in one of these areas, our site managers can directly contact candidates within the talent pool (in addition to reviewing standard applications).We also recommend subscribing to our job newsletter. You will then be automatically notified via email as soon as a position matching your interests is advertised. You can then apply directly for that specific position—even if you are already in the talent pool—which helps increase your chances!

We recommend subscribing to our job newsletter. You will then be automatically notified via email as soon as a position of interest to you is advertised. You can then apply directly for that position—even if you are already in our talent pool—which increases your chances!