Reception Assistant / Meeting Point - Permanent Contract 15%

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 families in 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 carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a reception assistant for its Meeting Point area.

The Meeting Point is a space dedicated to parents with a visitation order to enable the child to meet them, despite difficulties related to their separation.

Job Description

• Ensure presence at the entrance of the Meeting Point during opening hours on visitation days (Wednesdays-Saturdays-Sundays)
• Provide a welcome to each family (parent and child) according to the schedule, have them wait and direct them to the designated areas for the visit.

Activity rate: 15%
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 15 January 2027
Application deadline: 8 November 2026
Grade: 6 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva

Qualifications

• University student in training in the field of Social Sciences or Education (Psychology, Sociology, Educational Sciences, etc.)
• Ease of contact with families
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly
• Autonomy, team spirit and initiative.

Additional Information

Must be Swiss nationality or hold a valid work permit.

If you meet these criteria and are interested in this position, we invite you to send us a complete application file including:

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Copies of work certificates, attestations and diplomas, if applicable a copy of the final decision from SEFRI
• For cross-border applications, a copy of the G permit.

Criminal record extracts required for the position will be requested as part of the recruitment process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application.