Team Leader Specialist in Integration (M/F)

Present throughout the Vaud region for over 50 years, the Polyval Foundation is one of the main organisations in the canton for socio-professional support. It offers paid work adapted to the health status and individual capacities of people, as well as a range of activities enabling quality professional reintegration. Close to industrial sectors, the various activities offered to the 700 employees follow the requirements of companies and multinationals in the region.

Besides proven social skills, our teams must combine versatility, responsiveness and autonomy.

If you enjoy human relations, a dynamic working environment and a variety of tasks, you might be our next:

You will perform a mixed role, combining direct support of beneficiaries and operational coordination of the service as well as leading the team of integration specialists.

Main missions

Integration support – approximately 60%

• Coordination, monitoring and organisation of support and integration measures (AI, DGEM, MIS-RI)
• Assessment of professional reintegration potential, identification of resources and obstacles
• Mobilisation and support of the beneficiary in achieving their professional project
• Conducting socio-professional assessments and writing reports
• Administrative management of tasks related to the activity
• Close collaboration with social and economic partners

Service responsibility – approximately 40%

• Supervise the team of integration specialists and ensure its management: skills development, setting objectives, evaluations, monitoring absences and daily support
• Organise and lead the team’s weekly work sessions: Polyval and market trends, round table, ongoing projects and information sharing
• Coordinate and distribute referrals and files, then ensure proper follow-up of measures regarding deadlines, quality, documentation and care
• Collaborate with the Evaluation and Orientation service to ensure coordinated support for trainees
• Define, implement and monitor activity, quality and performance indicators useful for managing and continuously improving the service

Required qualities

• At least three years of proven experience in leading a team of about 7 people, as well as in developing and maintaining a network of partner companies
• Unifying leadership and diplomacy, with the ability to put skills at the service of the team, value everyone’s contributions and manage complex situations
• Ability to effectively manage priorities and unforeseen events with calm and responsiveness, as well as to adapt flexibly and openly to organisational changes
• Ability to uphold the Foundation’s orientations and act loyally in the collective interest, prioritising the team’s success
• Humility, listening, discretion and collaborative spirit, with the ability to welcome different viewpoints and self-reflect. Solution-oriented approach, autonomy and sense of responsibility
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills, combined with excellent writing ability

Benefits

• A creative and dynamic working environment within a recognised organisation
• Attractive social benefits
• Opportunities for support and training, according to the needs of the position and professional development prospects
• Company restaurants available