Qualified Educator / Guéry Squirrels

About the job

Qualified Educator / Guéry Squirrels

• Part-time

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.

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 outpatient 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 seeking a qualified educator for its Guéry Squirrels home, which provides medium- and long-term care for adolescents aged 15 to 18.

Job Description

• Provide educational support and guidance within a multidisciplinary team, working with adolescents aged 15 to 18 living in a residential home
• Prepare young people for autonomy by supporting them in daily learning, gradual assumption of responsibilities and integration
• Be open to the pedagogy of developmental bonding and establish an educational relationship based on trust, emotional regulation and valuing each young person’s potential
• Work closely with placing services and families
• Actively participate in team meetings, network meetings and supervisions.

Job Particularity

• Irregular working hours (including nights and weekends).

Work rate: 85%

Contract start: 15 January 2027

Contract type: Permanent

Grade: 13 or 15 according to the State of Geneva salary scale

Application deadline: 27 November 2026

Qualifications

• Bachelor in social work (HETS) or Diploma as a social educator (ES) or University Bachelor (related field to social work) with one year of full-time professional practice in residential care or IGE
• Foreign diplomas: official recognition required by SEFRI (or an equivalent recognised body)
• HETS trainer practitioner diploma, or willingness to undertake the training (CAS/PF)
• Significant prior experience in educational work with young adolescents
• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly to varied audiences
• Autonomy, team spirit and initiative
• Knowledge of and strong interest in water activities and equipment maintenance as educational supports
• Good knowledge of the Geneva social network
• Excellent written skills in French.

Additional Information

Possession of a driving licence (B)

Boat licence (sailing and/or motor) is a plus

Swiss nationality or valid work permit required.

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

• A cover letter
• A CV
• Copies of work certificates, attestations and diplomas, and if applicable a copy of the diploma recognition decision
• For cross-border applicants, a copy of the G permit.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.

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