Ville de Genève
Genève
Outreach Social Worker at 80%
- 15 October 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
The Youth Service (SEJ) is tasked with ensuring that the concerns of young people and their participation in the development of collective actions in the City of Geneva are taken into account. It works to promote the socio-professional integration of young people, while preventing the risks of exclusion by strengthening the links between youth and other actors in society. The SEJ also provides night patrols in neighbourhoods to reduce the risks of exclusion and promote harmonious living together. To ensure the coherence of its actions, the SEJ collaborates closely with various associations in the field of youth and socio-cultural animation. The SEJ primarily addresses young people (12–25 years), but some of its areas of action, particularly in socio-cultural animation or social monitoring, concern all residents of the City of Geneva. To complete its team, the SEJ is looking for a
Outreach Social Worker at 80%
Your mission and responsibilities
- Establish and develop social links between young people (aged 12 to 25) and their surroundings, society, and specialised institutions, and carry out mediation work when necessary.
- Reach out to young people in difficulty, or even socially isolated, wherever they are, and maintain an active outreach policy.
- Implement, in partnership with young people, prevention actions as well as individual and collective projects, evaluating their progress, relevance, and efficiency.
- Ensure communication, coordination, and information sharing among various social actors.
- Contribute to maintaining the social fabric by developing trusting relationships with local partners and staying informed about developments in the professional environment.
Your profile
- Hold a HETS bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Have experience in animation and/or social work.
- Demonstrate motivation for outreach social work and community life development.
- Have social practice in the socio-educational field, good knowledge of the communal and cantonal social fabric, and experience in networking.
- Show recognised relational and empathetic skills allowing easy integration within a team.
- Be autonomous and capable of managing projects.
- Be available in the evenings and at weekends according to the demands and projects deployed in the field.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
- Establish and develop social links between young people (aged 12 to 25) and their surroundings, society, and specialised institutions, and carry out mediation work when necessary.
- Reach out to young people in difficulty, or even socially isolated, wherever they are, and maintain an active outreach policy.
- Implement, in partnership with young people, prevention actions as well as individual and collective projects, evaluating their progress, relevance, and efficiency.
- Ensure communication, coordination, and information sharing among various social actors.
- Contribute to maintaining the social fabric by developing trusting relationships with local partners and staying informed about developments in the professional environment.
Your profile
- Hold a HETS bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Have experience in animation and/or social work.
- Demonstrate motivation for outreach social work and community life development.
- Have social practice in the socio-educational field, good knowledge of the communal and cantonal social fabric, and experience in networking.
- Show recognised relational and empathetic skills allowing easy integration within a team.
- Be autonomous and capable of managing projects.
- Be available in the evenings and at weekends according to the demands and projects deployed in the field.
Conditions and application procedure
Application deadline: 05.11.2026
Start date: to be agreed
Job classification: Class I of the salary scale
Application file
The application file must include the following: cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae or, failing that, completed "Job Application" form (available for download on our website); copies of diplomas and work certificates; recent photo (passport format).
In its commitment to combat unemployment, the city encourages applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.
Application follow-up
In the City of Geneva, the recruitment process is decentralised. This means that each service or department is responsible for following up applications for the positions it offers. An acknowledgement of receipt will be sent to applicants.
Employment conditions
Employees of the City of Geneva must reside within the authorised residential zone and hold a valid work permit or authorisation..
More information on the working conditions of the City of Geneva: https://www.geneve.ch/emploi
