Hourly Mediated Visit Worker

About the job

Since 1829, the Emma Couvreu Childhood Foundation has been actively committed to the reception, protection, and support of minors at risk in their development. Our services are aimed at children as well as their parents. We implement our actions in accordance with values that we embody daily. Our activities are fully aligned with the child protection policy established by the State of Vaud. With strong commitment, the Foundation manages 5 boarding schools and 6 outpatient units, employing more than 250 collaborators.

Within its outpatient sector, the Foundation offers a mediation and support service for meetings between a minor and one of their parents. Delivered by a team of trained workers, the service is provided at various locations in the Eastern Vaud region. Measures relating to visitation rights are prescribed and coordinated by child protection authorities. To strengthen the mediated visits team, the Outpatient Sector is seeking a:

Hourly Mediated Visit Worker

Required Availability

The position requires mandatory availability on Wednesday mornings in Vevey, as well as stable availability for at least three fixed half-days during the week. Agreed availabilities must be maintained regularly to ensure continuity of support.

Job Description

• Facilitate the reconciliation of parent-child relationships in a separation context.
• Ensure the preservation of personal relationships in contexts requiring high vigilance.
• Support interactions between the parent and child, thus facilitating the conduct of visits and relational adjustments.
• Contribute to the assessment of parental skills and support their ongoing development.
• Offer parents an understanding of their child that effectively reflects their needs and behaviour and contributes to strengthening parental skills.
• Draft administrative documents related to support and actively participate in associated review meetings.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in social education or psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience and ongoing training in child protection and parenting.
• Excellent knowledge of social education and associated tools.
• Proven ability to manage meetings with parents and children facing behavioural and/or personality disorders.
• Ability to maintain personal safety and emotional stability; ease in adopting an assertive stance and positioning oneself effectively.
• Driving licence and personal vehicle essential.

Start date: immediate or to be agreed
Workplace: Vevey and Aigle
Duration: indefinite
Application: your complete application (cover letter, CV, CFC, diplomas, etc.) must be submitted by 13.12.2026 at the latest via Jobup. Only applications received via Jobup will be considered. Only suitable profiles will be contacted.

We offer you:
A pleasant working environment, a dynamic team within an organisation ready to value creative talents and take on significant challenges.
Working conditions according to the Social CCT.