A socio-educator, reinforcement pool E, 65%, fixed-term contract 8 months

About the job

Company Description

The Public Establishments for Integration (EPI) have the mission to contribute to the well-being and social and/or professional integration of people with disabilities or facing difficulties in professional and/or social integration. More than 900 people are supported in very varied contexts.

Within the EPI, the Socio-Educational Services are responsible for supporting people with intellectual developmental disorders and/or autism spectrum disorders and/or mental health disorders by offering them occupational and individualised development activities or home support.

Following the creation of the socio-educational service E, the establishment of the reinforcement pool E and reinforcement of this pool during maternity leave.

Job Description

• Integrate the concerned individuals into community life by highlighting their skills and resources, while respecting their rights and duties.
• Provide personalised socio-educational support, consistent with the institutional policy "Integration and Support".
• Maintain positive contacts with the concerned individuals in line with the socio-educational values of the EPI.
• Support individuals in their daily lives and provide support adapted to their needs and resources.
• Participate in the implementation and evaluation, within a multidisciplinary educational team, of socio-educational activities.
• Facilitate social, cultural, leisure and/or work activities.
• Know how to respond appropriately to difficult and/or complex situations.
• Ensure direct functional contacts and relationships with all sectors and various external partners.
• Carry out administrative tasks inherent to the position.

Qualifications

• A Swiss diploma in Social Work (HES level), in Educational Sciences specialising in Special Education or deemed equivalent with SEFRI recognition.
• A strong interest in the fields of mental disability and/or intellectual disability as well as the willingness to develop knowledge in these areas.
• Previous experience in a similar position and with this type of population is an asset.
• Demonstrate a service spirit towards vulnerable populations.
• Show a strong sense of responsibility and open-mindedness.
• Possess well-developed interpersonal skills, ease in communication and a strong taste for teamwork.
• Have flexible working hours.
• Master common office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and specific professional tools available within the Establishments.
• Master the French language.

Additional Information

The EPI offer:

• A varied role with responsibilities within a social-purpose Establishment pursuing ambitious and innovative objectives.
• A motivating and dynamic working environment allowing initiative and professional development.
• A diverse continuing education process.
• Public service working conditions.

Application deadline: 31.7.2026

Start date: as soon as possible

End of fixed-term contract: 30.04.2027

Job grade: 15

Usual application documents will be requested: CV, cover letter, diplomas and all work certificates. Only applications containing all requested elements will be considered.

OCE / External candidate:

A clean criminal record extract, as well as a special criminal record extract, will systematically be required in case of recruitment.

Under the cross-cutting directive "Recruitment procedure within public law institutions and subsidised entities - collaboration with the Cantonal Employment Office", priority will be given to candidates residing in the canton of Geneva.

In case of hiring, your assignment and workplace may be subject to change during the contract for organisational needs.

You can consult our website www.epi.ge.ch