Educational Manager – Deputy Director
Haute école de travail social et de la santé Lausanne
Lausanne
Key information
- Publication date:03 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lausanne
Job summary
La Fondation accueil pour adolescentes supports girls aged 15-18 with behavioral issues. Join a caring team focusing on well-being and development.
Tasks
- Collaborate with the director and implement decisions effectively.
- Support and supervise a team of eight educators for optimal communication.
- Maintain strong connections with families and external partners.
Skills
- Bachelor's in social work or equivalent; 5+ years experience required.
- Team management and project development in social education.
- Strong organizational skills, stress management, and administrative proficiency.
Is this helpful?
The Foundation for Adolescent Girls is specialized in caring for young girls between 15 and 18 years old presenting behavioral disorders, acute family issues, as well as difficulties integrating both professionally and socially. Located in the heart of Lausanne, it has a residential structure, a day program, and offers outpatient care for former residents.
To complete our team, we are looking for a: Educational Manager – Deputy Director, permanent contract at 100%
Join a team committed to the well-being of adolescent girls
Your mission You actively participate in managing the structure and contribute to implementing the institutional strategy alongside the management. A true field relay, you ensure the quality of educational support and respect for the pedagogical concept, while supporting the team daily.
- Collaborate with the director, participate in decision-making, and ensure their implementation on the ground.
- Supervise and support a team of eight educators, promoting communication and cohesion.
- Ensure organization and planning: schedules and replacements, administrative follow-up.
- Contribute to the development of individual projects and the evolution of professional practices.
- Maintain quality relationships with families, partners, and external networks.
- Be active in the daily life of the home to guarantee educational coherence and continuity of support.
We offer A responsible position within a small team. Collaboration with a present and supportive management. A varied activity in a human-scale establishment. Opportunities for continuing education. Regular and flexible daytime hours. Advantageous social security contribution conditions.
Desired profile Bachelor of Science in Social Work or considered equivalent, holder of a CAS or MAS diploma or interest in training. Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in adolescent residential care. Proven skills in team management and socio-educational project management. Ability to unite, promote a positive and participative dynamic. Organizational skills, effective priority management, and good stress management. Writing and administrative ease; proficiency in common computer tools. Category B driving license.
Want to join us? Please send your complete application (cover letter, CV, work certificates, attestations, diplomas) to the attention of Ms. Typhany Jaquet, HR specialist: typhany.jaquet@avop.ch. Start date To be agreed Application deadline Friday, January 9, 2026
