Educator (M/F/X) - Permanent contract at 60%

The Vernand Foundation

Driven by the values of fairness and respect, the Vernand Foundation - a non-profit organisation, recognised as being of public utility and founded in 1972 - is committed to serving over 600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders or autism spectrum disorders, in order to contribute to a more humane, inclusive society, open to difference and capable of adapting to the needs of each individual.

To contribute to our inclusive goals and ensure the well-being, health and quality of life of the people we support, we are looking for The PAM (multidisciplinary autism centre) in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne a:

We offer you:

• Participation in the Foundation's projects.
• Individual and small group support activities, based on a structured and behavioural approach.
• Team and individual coaching.
• Team supervisions.
• Training related to the mission.
• Collaboration between the different structures of the Foundation.
• A status according to the collective labour agreement for social work.

We ask of you

• A diploma as an ES, HES or ASE educator or specialised teacher or an equivalent qualification.
• Recognised experience in supporting people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.
• An interest in challenging behaviours, structured approaches and crisis management.
• Training in challenging behaviours, structured and behavioural approaches as well
• as in autism will be an advantage.
• Motivation to work within a project that involves challenges.
• A sense of responsibility and communication, as well as analytical, collaborative, adaptive and autonomous skills.
• Ease with non-verbal communication.
• Observation skills and rigour.
• An interest in teamwork, networking, working with families and legal representatives.
• Comfort with administrative work and the use of IT tools.
• Flexible hours within a day centre type organisation.
• A driving licence.

Start date: 1 November 2026 or to be agreed

Application deadline: 28 September 2026

Please send us a personalised and complete application file that highlights your human qualities and acquired interpersonal skills (cover letter, work certificates, CV, certified copies of diplomas). Only applications submitted via the jobup.ch portal will be considered.