Social-educational assistant, 50%, Microstructure Care, Permanent Contract

About the job

Company Description

The Public Institutions for Integration (EPI) have the mission to contribute to the well-being and social and/or professional integration of people with disabilities or facing difficulties in professional and/or social integration. More than 900 people are supported in very varied contexts.

A targeted, demanding and innovative project

As part of its development, the institution is creating a new 2-place reception microstructure intended for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), in complex situations.

This system is based on highly individualised, intensive and structured support, embedded in a specialised socio-educational approach.

Designed as a containing, stable and adjusted environment, this microstructure aims to:

• meet needs that traditional systems find difficult to cover
• ensure a high and consistent quality of support
• implement recognised, updated and evaluated practices

Our ambition is clear:

• Offer tailor-made support, respectful of the pace, needs and abilities of each beneficiary
• Promote the development of skills, behaviour regulation and daily autonomy
• Provide professionals with a structured and supportive working environment
• Develop an exemplary system based on observation, analysis and continuous improvement of practices

Job Description

• Support two beneficiaries with ASD and challenging behaviours daily, in an intensive and individualised setting
• Co-construct, implement and adjust individualised support plans
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team
• Actively participate in the evaluation and evolution of practices
• Encourage adapted activities, socialisation and external openness, taking into account each person’s abilities

Qualifications

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as social-educational assistant or equivalent; if foreign diploma, SEFRI recognition is mandatory
• Knowledge of ASD and/or a strong willingness to train thoroughly
• Experience in supporting or caring for people with challenging behaviours and in complex situations: a significant asset
• Strong interest in innovative approaches, research and application of internationally recognised best practices
• Strong interest and/or experience in interdisciplinary work
• Flexibility, great adaptability, team spirit and motivation to contribute to a major project
• Proficiency in French and common office software
• Mastery of the French language

Additional Information

The EPI offer:

• The opportunity to participate from the outset in an ambitious project designed to become a reference in ASD support
• Continuous specialised training to enable you to evolve and develop recognised expertise yourself
• A stimulating and collaborative working environment
• An institution that values creativity, research and the implementation of innovative solutions
• Attractive working conditions within a meaningful and forward-looking mission

Join this project and take part in a pioneering adventure. Together, let us build a place that will set a standard and mark a new stage in supporting people with ASD in complex situations.

Application deadline: 23.10.2026

Start date: 1.11.2026

Job grade: 10

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED (must include: cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and work certificates).

OCE / External candidate:

A clean criminal record extract, as well as a special criminal record extract, will systematically be required in case of recruitment.

In accordance with the transversal directive "Recruitment procedure within public law institutions and subsidised entities - collaboration with the Cantonal Employment Office", priority will be given to candidates residing in the canton of Geneva.

In case of employment, your assignment and workplace may be subject to change during the contract for organisational needs.

You can visit our website www.epi.ge.ch