Social Educators, ES/HES Social Educators, 50% to 90%

About the job

The St-Barthélemy Foundation aims to welcome and support adults who notably have intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, or autism spectrum disorders. It promotes their self-determination, autonomy, and social participation by involving them in decisions that concern them. It thus contributes to their full inclusion in society, economically, culturally, and as citizens.

Firmly looking to the future while taking into account its past actions, the Foundation envisions a modern and inclusive "to come" where the evolving needs of the people it supports, their aspirations, and personal choices are at the centre of the attention of all Foundation staff. Thus, we are advertising positions for

Social Educators, ES/HES Social Educators, from 50% to 90%

The available positions are located in the various departments of the Foundation, each accommodating up to 8 residents who have mild to moderate or even severe intellectual disabilities, associated or not with mental health disorders. Although some residents generally have capacities in performing daily living activities, their various needs require a permanent educational presence.

Your mission

• Support residents (ASD, complex situations, etc.) daily in achieving their life project, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
• Work in a multidisciplinary team for the development, monitoring, and evaluation of personalised support plans
• Develop and maintain network collaboration, both internally with the health service, therapists, and other Foundation services, and externally with families, legal representatives, specialists, and various partners
• Support residents in performing daily living activities and basic care
• Carry out care and medico-technical acts in line with your level of competence
• Participate in the Foundation’s development projects
• Attend various sessions such as conferences, status meetings, summaries, etc.
• Perform all administrative tasks related to support

Your profile

• Diploma as Social Educator, ES or HES Social Educator
• Significant experience with people presenting intellectual disabilities and associated disorders
• Proven organisational skills and ability to work both autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team
• Physical and mental resilience to cope with complex situations
• Good listening skills and ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
• Respect, fairness, and solidarity are among your values, and you know how to embody them in your daily practice

You can count on

• A stimulating, varied, and dynamic work environment that encourages exchange, creativity, and initiative
• An approach to work that values skills and know-how in a spirit of openness, honesty, and authenticity
• A workplace set in a unique natural environment
• Many opportunities for continuing education and personal development
• The opportunity to participate in the Foundation’s development projects
• Free parking
• Working and salary conditions according to the collective labour agreement of the Vaud parapublic social sector

Start date: Immediately or to be agreed

Has this job offer sparked your interest and made you want to apply?

We look forward to receiving your complete application, indicating the desired activity rate, via an application on the website www.jobup.ch. The St-Barthélemy Foundation applies the highest quality standards in recruitment. Attentive to all life paths, it strongly encourages everyone to apply and is committed to promoting diversity and fairness at all times.