Certified Educator / Ecureuils Doret
Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse
Collonge-Bellerive
Key information
- Publication date:18 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Place of work:Collonge-Bellerive
Job summary
Join the Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse as an Educator! Make a difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work environment.
Tasks
- Support and guide children aged 4 to 15 in a residential setting.
- Work closely with families and placement services for effective care.
- Embrace developmental pedagogy to enhance learning experiences.
Skills
- Bachelor's in social work or related field with relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability to diverse populations.
- Fluency in French with a passion for educational activities.
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Certified Educator / Ecureuils Doret
- Full time
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 defense of the interests of the child.
To fulfill its mission, the institution manages more than 47 structures spread across the Canton of Geneva and has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, offering outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.
To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a certified educator for its Les Écureuils Doret home, which accommodates children aged 4 to 15 years on a medium and long-term basis.
Job Description
Support and assistance with the educational team for beneficiaries living in the home.
Support for parenting.
Close collaboration with placement services and families.
Openness to the developmental link pedagogy model.
Irregular working hours.
Start date: as soon as possible
Activity rate: 100%
Contract type: permanent contract (CDI)
Application deadline: November 30, 2025
Grade: 13 or 15 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva.
Qualifications
- - Bachelor profile in social work - University of Applied Sciences of Social Work (HETS)
- Certified Social Educator profile - Higher School (ES)
- University Bachelor profile - FAPSE License with one year of full-time professional practice in boarding school or IGE
- Bachelor profile in nursing
- Foreign diplomas: SEFRI recognition or equivalent
- Holder of the HETS practitioner trainer diploma or willing to follow the training (CAS/PF)
- Significant prior experience working with preadolescents and adolescents
- Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to diverse populations
- Autonomy, team spirit, and initiative
- Good organizational skills
- Good knowledge of the Geneva social network
- Good writing skills in French
- Knowledge and strong motivation for nautical activities and maintenance of premises and equipment as educational tools
Additional Information
Possession of a driving license (B)
Boat license (sailing and/or motor) is a plus
Must be Swiss nationality or hold a valid work permit.
If you meet these criteria and this position represents a motivating challenge for you, 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 copy of the driving license
A clean criminal record will be required and incomplete files will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application.
