Unit Manager

About the job

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

The Educational Competence Centre in the School Environment (PEMS) is a body designated by the DGEJ to manage and coordinate the socio-educational services of a school region, notably the social educators in the school environment (ESS) and the temporary and alternative school activity modules (MATAS).
As part of its missions within the PEMS of the Lavaux-Riviera region, the Emma Couvreu Childhood Foundation is advertising a position for:

Unit Manager at 80%

Our PEMS services

The PEMS coordinates two complementary schemes: the ESS, which operate in the 12 schools of the Lavaux-Riviera region with pupils encountering difficulties in their school journey, in collaboration with their families, schools and network partners; and the MATAS, which combine school care and educational support for ten pupils enrolled in mainstream education and at risk of school dropout.

Job description

The Unit Manager (UM) is, by delegation from the Sector Management, daily guarantor of the institutional line and the educational concept. They ensure the leadership and coordination of the educational teams of the ESS and the pedagogical-educational teams of the MATAS, oversee the quality of the services delivered and support professionals in the analysis and monitoring of situations. They accompany the teams in complex situations, promote coherence of interventions and ensure the application of clinical decisions and institutional directives.

The UM also ensures the link between the teams and the Sector Management. They represent the teams’ needs, participate in coordination with school managements and ensure the smooth organisational, administrative and logistical functioning of the units. Their role requires regular presence with the teams, availability for professional support and active participation in the development of the schemes.

Your profile

• Holder of a HES or ES diploma as a social educator or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of clinical institutional experience with minors
• Extensive continuing education directly related to clinical work with minors and families
• Good knowledge of socio-educational intervention in an outpatient setting
• Good knowledge of the Vaud school environment and the local psychosocial network
• Experience in a managerial position with personnel leadership would be an advantage
• Natural leadership, diplomatic character and open-mindedness
• Very good analytical, organisational, coordination and leadership skills as well as strong writing ability
• Driving licence and private vehicle essential
  

We offer you

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

Working conditions according to the Social CCT.

Workplace: 1800 Vevey

Start date: 01.03.2027 or to be agreed

Duration: indefinite

Application: your complete file (cover letter, CV, CFC, diplomas, etc.) must be sent no later than 06.11.2026.

Only applications received via Jobup will be considered.

Only suitable profiles will be responded to.