Civilian Early Childhood Assistant Educator - 100% min. 6 months / L'Odyssé and Maison Altaï

Company Description

The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psycho-social development of children, adolescents, and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions. Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to the protection and defense of the interests of the child.

Serving the families of the canton, it works through four main areas of action: child assistance , emergency reception , family support , and preparation for autonomy .

To fulfill its mission, the institution manages 47 structures spread across the Canton of Geneva, has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ regularly seeks civilians for its various structures to provide help and support to the educational team. A position for a Civilian Early Childhood Assistant Educator is open within the L'Odyssée and La Maison Altaï homes.

Job Description

The civilian positions concern only those who have decided to perform their civil service instead of Swiss military service.

• 70% Educational
  Under the supervision of an educator, the civilian:
  - Meets the fundamental needs of the child (hygiene, feeding);
  - Ensures presence, care, and safety;
  - Establishes a trusting relationship with the child;
  - Observes the child, follows and supports their development;
  - Co-leads activities adapted to the child’s age;
  - Facilitates each child’s integration into the group;
  - Participates in daily life situations;
  - Encourages free play and the child’s initiative;
  - Helps organize the child’s time (life rhythm) and daily space;
  - Uses materials that promote discovery and the child’s awakening;
  - Sets clear boundaries and limits.
• 30% Maintenance
  The civilian supports the educational team in daily tasks such as loading and unloading the dishwasher, cleaning children’s chairs, maintaining strollers, disinfecting toys, taking out the trash and sorting waste, cleaning outdoor areas, minor repairs and work in the premises, assembling furniture, and tidying up the premises. They also assist the educational team with vehicle maintenance.

For more information regarding the specifications, see the ZIVI website (www.zivi.admin.ch). Specification no. 99736

Qualifications

- Motivation to work with children from birth to 5 years old.
- Patience, common sense, ability to ensure the safety of toddlers.
- Knowledge of basic hygiene principles, early childhood development, ability to change a baby.
- Ability to work in a team.

Additional Information

Civil service is an alternative for those subject to military service who cannot reconcile this service with their conscience. They perform, upon request, a replacement civil service.

• Activity rate: 100%
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Duration of the mission: 6 months

Please attach a cover letter specifying the number of service days to be completed, the desired period, as well as:
- CV
- copies of work certificates
- copies of diplomas

Incomplete applications will not be considered.