Mediator for supervised visits at 50%

The Emma Couvreu Childhood Foundation, since 1829, has been actively committed to the reception, protection, and support of minors in danger in their development. Our services are aimed at children and also at their parents. We implement our actions in accordance with values that we embody daily. Our activities are fully aligned with the child protection policy established by the State of Vaud. Strong in its commitment, the Foundation manages 5 boarding schools and 6 outpatient units, mobilizing more than 250 collaborators.

Within its outpatient sector, the Foundation offers a mediation and support service for meetings between a minor and one of their parents. Delivered by a team of trained mediators, the service is provided in various locations in the eastern Vaud region. The measures related to visitation rights are prescribed and orchestrated by the child protection authorities.

To strengthen the supervised visits team, the Outpatient Sector is looking for a:

The position requires availability mainly in the late afternoon and Wednesday afternoons, as well as Saturdays, depending on assignments.

Job description

• Facilitate the reconciliation of parent-child relationships in a separation context.
• Ensure the preservation of personal relationships in contexts requiring high vigilance.
• Support interactions between the parent and child, thus facilitating the conduct of visits and relational adjustments.
• Contribute to the assessment of parental skills and support their ongoing development.
• Offer parents an understanding of their child that effectively reflects their needs and behavior and contributes to strengthening parental skills.
• Write administrative documents related to the support and actively participate in associated review meetings.

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in social education or psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Significant experience and ongoing training in the field of child protection and parenting.
• Excellent knowledge of the social education field and associated tools.
• Proven ability to manage meetings with parents and children facing behavioral and/or personality disorders.
• Ability to maintain personal safety and emotional stability; ease in adopting an assertive posture and positioning oneself effectively.

Workplace

Vevey and surroundings or Aigle

We offer you

A pleasant working environment, a dynamic team in an organization ready to value creative talents, as well as to take on significant challenges.

Working conditions according to the Social CCT.

Start date: 01.02.2026

Duration: indefinite

Application: your complete file (cover letter, CV, CFC, diplomas, etc.) must be sent no later than 30.11.2025 via Jobup (active link). Only applications received via Jobup will be considered. Only matching profiles will be responded to.