1. Bern University of Applied Sciences
  2. School of Health Professions
  3. Research + Consulting services at the School of Health Professions
  4. Research areas of the School of Health Professions
  5. Institute for Organisation and Social Service Management
  6. Range of services
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Range of services

We are committed to strengthening social organisations. Our interprofessional team specialises in applied research and services in management, networking and effectiveness.

Research and development

Our expertise includes supporting organisations in developing their structures, processes and services so they can fulfil their mission against a background of changing conditions. As a result, organisations are able to make a lasting contribution to social cohesion and well-being.

Our research activities range from tailored contract research to research projects spanning several years. Our clients come from the following areas:

  • Cities, communities and municipal associations
  • Social security authorities, social services and specialist services
  • Cantonal social and health departments
  • Non-profit organisations such as associations and foundations
  • Umbrella and industry associations
  • Companies offering social services
  • Social enterprises
     

Inventory of Counselling Competence in Social Work

An Inventory of Counselling Competence (IBK), developed at BFH, enables social workers to self-assess their counselling skills in five areas and rate themselves alongside other professionals.

  • Institute(s) Institute for Organisation and Social Service Management
    Institute for Counselling, Mediation, Supervision
  • Head of project Simon Steger

Consulting services

Every organisation has its own individual challenges to contend with. We therefore offer tailored organisational and strategy developments, evaluations of newly developed services, continuing education and advice to officers at operative and strategic level upon request.

Continuing education

Social services are supported and shaped by organisations. The embedding of strategy, staff management, the design of structures, procedures and processes of change, as well as internal and external organisational representation, are important aspects of professionalism. Our part-time continuing education programme helps you deepen your management skills and develop your leadership qualities.