Qualified Educator / Chalet Savigny

About the job

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 defence of the interests of the child.

Serving the families of the canton, it operates through four main areas of action: child welfare , emergency reception , family support and preparation for autonomy .

To fulfil its mission, the institution manages 47 facilities across the Canton of Geneva and has 500 places for minors and young adults, offering educational outpatient services at home. The FOJ employs 670 staff members.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a qualified educator for its Chalet Savigny home, a medium- and long-term residential facility accommodating children aged 2 to 12 years.

Job Description

Motivation to work with children within the framework of a defined institutional project, as part of an educational team of 6 people.

Ability to position oneself with minors presenting difficulties in emotional regulation and other psycho-affective developmental particularities.

Support for parenting.

Close collaboration with placement services and families.

Irregular working hours, including night and weekend shifts.

Start date: 1 August 2026 or to be agreed
Work rate: 80%
Contract type: Permanent contract
Grade: 13 or 15 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva
Application deadline: 7 August 2026

Qualifications

• - Bachelor profile in social work - University of Applied Sciences in Social Work (HETS)
  - Qualified social educator profile - Higher School (ES)
  - University bachelor profile - FAPSE degree with one year of full-time professional practice in residential care or IGE
• Foreign diplomas: SEFRI recognition or equivalent
• CAS PF an asset
• Previous experience in the field an asset
• Excellent knowledge of child development
• Motivated to support children and their parents in complex situations
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to diverse populations
• Autonomy, team spirit and initiative
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social network
• Good writing skills in French.

Additional Information

Must be Swiss nationality or hold a valid work permit.

If you meet these criteria and find this position a motivating challenge, we invite you to send us a complete application file including:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Copies of work certificates, attestations and diplomas
• For cross-border applicants, a copy of the G permit

A clean criminal record will be required and incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.