A socio-educator, Tram Residence (red), 80%, 6-month fixed-term 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.

Within the EPIs, 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.

More than 900 people are supported in very varied contexts.

The Tram Residence consists of a mixed socio-educational and interdisciplinary care team which, in a dynamic and innovative work environment, integrates care into the life projects of the beneficiaries. 

Job Description

• Integrate the concerned individuals into city life by highlighting their skills and resources, while respecting their rights and duties. 
• Develop personalised socio-educational support projects, ensure their follow-up, and mobilise team members in their daily implementation. 
• Assume delegated tasks as the referent for one or more concerned individuals and maintain regular contact with their network (legal representatives, relatives, attending physician...).
• Align educational actions with the principles stated in the institutional policy "Integration and Support".
• Maintain positive contacts with the concerned individuals in line with the socio-educational values of the EPIs.
• Support individuals in their daily lives and provide assistance adapted to their needs and resources. 
• Design, implement, and evaluate socio-educational activities alone and/or within a multidisciplinary team.
• 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.
• Knowledge of mental and/or psychological disabilities and/or in addiction, as well as a willingness to develop knowledge in these areas.
• Previous experience in a similar position and with this type of population is an asset.
• A service-oriented mindset towards vulnerable populations.
• A strong sense of responsibility focused on user service and open-mindedness. 
• Developed interpersonal skills, ease in communication, and a strong preference for teamwork.
• Flexibility in working hours.
• Proficiency in common office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and specific professional tools available within the institutions. 
• Fluency in the French language.

Additional Information

The EPIs offer:

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

Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Job grade: 15

ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED (to be attached mandatorily: cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas, and work certificates).

OCE / External candidate: 

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

According to the cross-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