Qualified Educator Responsible for FOJ Residences and Zapparts

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. It has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers educational outreach services at home. The FOJ currently employs 670 staff dedicated to serving young people and their families.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for an educator for La Résidence Beaux-Champs and Les Zapparts who will be responsible for monitoring residents and supporting one to two young people in social rupture. 

Job Description

The FOJ Residences and Zapparts, to complete their teams, are seeking an educator capable of performing tasks in the following areas:

• Management of admissions and discharges and related processes
• Support for residents during their stay (regular support meetings, record keeping, housing visits, ...)
• Specific support for one to two young people in social rupture with the aim of integration
• Use of various individual and educational support tools in close collaboration with the educational team and management
• Use of various management tools in close collaboration with secretarial-accounting staff and management
• Communication and partnerships
• Building logistics (collaboration with caretakers and management)
• Representation (in various bodies, events, ...)
• Safety (promote and ensure safety, notably by organising evacuation drills)

Activity rate: between 75% and 90%
Contract type: Fixed-term contract
Grade: 15 according to the State of Geneva salary scale
Start date: 1st September 2026 or to be agreed
Workplace: Résidence Beaux-Champs
Working hours: scheduling under the responsibility of the employee according to the mission and tasks and in agreement with management
Application deadline: 30th June 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
• Professional experience in a youth home and/or with young adults is an asset
• Interpersonal skills and educational attitude
• Ability to work both in a team and independently and responsibly
• Ability to develop projects collaboratively and be proactive
• Knowledge of the Geneva network for minors and young adults
• Good writing skills in French

Additional Information

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 licence

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

We look forward to receiving your application.