Socio-educational Assistant, Kaolin, 80%, Permanent 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. More than 900 people are supported in very varied contexts.

An ambitious and meaningful project

We are strengthening support and care practices in two reception structures, Kaolin and Intera, designed to meet the needs of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) in complex situations.
This project, based on mixed socio-educational and medico-therapeutic support, aims to become an example of best practices, a reference place where the most recent, validated and effective approaches will be implemented.

Our ambition is clear:

• to offer very high-quality, individualised support that respects the aspirations and needs of each resident.
• to give beneficiaries the means to develop their skills and autonomy
• to provide professionals with a solid, innovative working environment supported by a structured methodology and a robust training and support system
• to make this structure a recognised model, intended to inspire other projects and institutions.

Job Description

• Support people with ASD and challenging behaviours in their daily lives, using appropriate and evolving approaches.
• Co-develop and implement individualised support projects in collaboration with a committed interdisciplinary team.
• Actively participate in the experimentation, evaluation and continuous improvement of practices: you will be an actor of innovation.
• Promote socialisation, cultural activities and leisure, opening beneficiaries up to the community.
• Bring your professional and creative perspective to make this project a collective and sustainable success.

Qualifications

• Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as socio-educational assistant; if foreign diploma, SEFRI recognition is MANDATORY
• Knowledge of ASD and/or a strong willingness to train in depth.
• Experience in supporting or caring for people with challenging behaviours and in complex situations: a significant asset.
• Strong interest in innovative approaches, research and the application of best internationally recognised practices.
• Strong interest and/or experience in interdisciplinary work
• High adaptability, team spirit and motivation to contribute to a large-scale project.
• Fluency in French and proficiency with common office software.
• Mastery of the French language.

Additional Information

The EPI offers:

• The opportunity to participate from the outset in an ambitious project designed to become a reference in ASD support.
• Continuous specialised training to enable you to evolve and develop your own recognised expertise.
• A stimulating and collaborative working environment.
• An institution that values creativity, research and the implementation of innovative solutions.
• Attractive working conditions within a meaningful and forward-looking mission, in the public service.

Join this project and take part in a pioneering adventure. Let us build together a place that will set a standard and mark a new stage in supporting people with ASD in complex situations.

Application deadline: 30 October 2026

Start date: 1.12.2026

Job grade: 10

Practical Information

• Contract type: Permanent
• Activity rate: 80%
• Location:

  • Kaolin Apartment, Av. Adrien Jeandin 36, Thônex

Usual application documents will be requested: CV, cover letter, diplomas and all work certificates. Only applications containing all requested elements will be considered.

OCE / External candidate:

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

In accordance with the transversal 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 hiring, your assignment and workplace may be subject to change during the contract for organisational needs.

You can consult our website www.epi.ge.ch