A socio-educational assistant, Promenades, 30%, permanent contract

About the job

Company Description

The Public Institutions 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.

The Promenades residence accommodates 12 people with mental health disorders who aspire to develop their daily autonomy.

Job Description

• Integrate the concerned individuals into city 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 socialisation, cultural, leisure and/or work activities.
• Know how to react 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 Federal VET Diploma (CFC) as a socio-educational assistant or any other training deemed equivalent.
• A strong interest in the fields of mental disability and/or intellectual disability and/or addiction, 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.
• Be proficient in common office tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and specific professional tools available within the Institutions.
• Master the French language.

Additional Information

The EPI offer:

• A varied role with responsibilities within a social institution pursuing ambitious and innovative objectives.
• A motivating and dynamic working environment allowing initiative and professional development.
• A diverse continuous training process.
• Public service working conditions.

Application deadline: 22 May 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

Job grade: 10

Usual application documents will be requested: CV, cover letter, diplomas and all work certificates. Only files 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 transversal 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 employment, your assignment and workplace may be subject to change during the contract for organisational needs.

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