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Miguel Alves Ribeiro is the central contact point for social advice and coordination
Nauheim. Since the beginning of July 2025, Miguel Alves Ribeiro has been reinforcing the Nauheim municipal administration as a new BeKo specialist . The newly created position – BeKo stands for consultation and coordination – complements the municipality's existing social network and is part of a district-wide initiative to improve services for citizens in need of support.
“With this new specialist, we are taking an important step towards offering even more targeted and easily accessible social support locally,” said Mayor Marc Friedrich Sibylle Wilfer also sees the new appointment as a real asset for the administration and for Nauheim.
Goal: One-stop social counselling for all generations
The new position was created in close cooperation with the social planning department of the Groß-Gerau district and complements existing support services such as care support centers, the SAN social services station, and the community nurse. As an independent contact point, Miguel Alves Ribeiro is available to citizens of all generations – including senior citizens, refugees, and the homeless.
Through its close integration with existing local and district services, the BeKo office can arrange individualized support , assist with applications, and provide long-term guidance – including through care management . Cooperation with professionals from other municipalities and the Groß-Gerau district is essential in this process.
Social worker with experience
Miguel Alves Ribeiro is a state-certified social worker and previously worked in family support services. In his first few weeks, he has already established numerous contacts – both within the municipal administration and with external agencies. "I'm looking forward to the task and the people of Nauheim. It's important that social counseling takes place directly on-site – accessible, confidential, and solution-oriented," said the new BeKo employee.
The creation of this position is considered a forward-looking measure to address the growing need for social counseling services in the Groß-Gerau district. Other municipalities in the district have created similar positions in response to societal changes and the increasing importance of decentralized, community-based social work.
(NAUHEIM – RED/PSN)
Featured image: Miguel Alves Ribeiro. Photo: Municipality of Nauheim af
