Unit Manager at 80%
- 15 September 2026
- 80%
- Permanent position
- Vevey
About the job
Since 1829, the Emma Couvreu Childhood Foundation has been 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.The main mission of the Day Socio-educational Reception (ASEJ) is to develop and support the conditions necessary for the child’s developmental recovery and to support parents in exercising their parenting in order to promote the child’s maintenance in their family environment.
Within this framework, the ASEJ protection measure aims to provide socio-educational assistance to families experiencing difficulties in educating their child. This is expressed, on the one hand, by specialised reception and educational support for children aged 6 to 16 years and, on the other hand, by support for the family system and within the primary network.
The proposed support takes place from Monday to Friday during school periods, as well as every other Saturday and during part of the school holidays. Children are welcomed during the lunch break and in the afternoon between the end of school and 6pm. Outreach work (at home or within the primary network) mainly takes place outside the children’s reception hours at the facility.
As part of the evolution of the cantonal ASEJ mission, we are pleased to open a new position within one of our ASEJs:
Job Description
The Unit Manager (UM) is, by delegation of the Sector Management, daily guarantor of the institutional line. They coordinate and support the educational team in the various tasks that ensure the smooth running of the structure. The UM represents the Management and is the guarantor of the institutional framework during review meetings that punctuate the ASEJ support. Their interventions with situations or the professional network aim to support and guarantee the ASEJ support line in each situation. In this context, their working time is divided between the daily reception of children (approximately 55%) and coordination tasks.
Your Profile
• Holder of a HES or ES diploma in social education 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
• Experience in a managerial position with personnel supervision would be a plus
• Natural leadership
• Excellent analytical, organisational, coordination, and management skills as well as strong writing ability
• Driving licence essential
Workplace
ASEJ - La Villa, Boulevard St-Martin 2, 1800 Vevey
We offer you
A pleasant working environment, a dynamic team within an organisation ready to value creative talents and to take on significant challenges.
Working conditions according to the Social CCT.
Start date: 01.01.2027 or to be agreed
Duration: indefinite
Application: your complete file (cover letter, CV, CFC, diplomas, etc.) must be sent no later than 02.10.2026 via (active link).
Only applications received via Jobup will be considered.
Only candidates matching the profile will be contacted.
