Certified Educator / Escale
Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse
Lancy
Key information
- Publication date:09 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lancy
Job summary
Join the FOJ as a professional educator at L'Escale.
Tasks
- Support adolescents aged 13 to 18 in a residential setting.
- Collaborate with families and health services for holistic care.
- Adapt to irregular hours based on youth needs and organization.
Skills
- Bachelor's in social work or relevant field; experience with youth required.
- Strong teamwork and initiative; excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of Geneva's social network and adaptability.
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Certified Educator / Escale
- Full time
Company Description
The Official Youth Foundation (FOJ) aims to promote the psycho-social development of children, adolescents and young people in difficulty, in collaboration with parents and partner institutions. Bound by a service contract with the State of Geneva, the FOJ is committed to the protection and defense of the interests of the child.
To fulfill its mission, the institution manages 47 structures spread across the Canton of Geneva, has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.
To carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a certified educator for its L'Escale home, a boarding facility with 11 places for adolescents aged 13 to 18.
Job Description
Care, support and assistance for beneficiaries living in the home, in close collaboration with the educational team.
Close collaboration with placement services, the health network and the family to ensure comprehensive and appropriate follow-up.
Support for parenting.
Irregular working hours depending on the needs of the young people and the organization of the home.
Activity rate: between 80 and 90%
Contract duration: as soon as possible
Contract type: permanent contract (CDI)
Class: 13 or 15 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva
Application deadline: December 15, 2025
Qualifications
Training:
Bachelor in social work – University of Applied Sciences of Social Work (HETS), or
Certified social educator – Higher School (ES), or
University Bachelor – FAPSE degree completed by one year of full-time professional practice in boarding or IGE, or
Bachelor in nursing.
Foreign diplomas must imperatively have SEFRI recognition or an official equivalence.
Experience:
Significant experience with adolescents in difficulty is essential. Flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to diverse populations are expected.
Professional skills:
Ability to ensure autonomy and responsibility in supporting young people and their families
Team spirit, initiative and ability to collaborate with various internal and external partners
Strong knowledge of the Geneva social network
Excellent writing skills in French.
Nationality / work permit:
Swiss nationality or valid work permit.
Additional information
If you meet these criteria and are interested in the position, we would be happy to receive your complete application file as attachments, including:
- CV
- cover letter
- copies of work certificates and diplomas
NB: a clean criminal record is required upon hiring
