Qualified Educators / Replacement Service (Medium to Long Term Fixed-Term Contract)

13 August 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse (FOJ) supports youth development. Join a supportive environment focused on child welfare and collaboration.

Tasks

Replace staff during medium to long-term absences.
Support teams during high workload or special situations.
Assist youth living in homes with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Bachelor in social work or equivalent and relevant experience.
Flexibility, mobility, and strong adaptability skills.
Good writing skills in French are essential.

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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, has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers educational outreach services at home. The FOJ is made up of 670 employees.

To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for qualified educators to support its various institutions through the Replacement Service.

Job Description

Cover medium to long term staff absences
Reinforce teams during workload peaks or particular situations
Accompany and support beneficiaries living in residential homes with the interdisciplinary educational team
Interventions with all populations (0 to 18 years) across the various facilities managed by the FOJ
Work within an interdisciplinary team
Support for parenting
Close collaboration with placement services
Irregular working hours

Contract type: Medium to long term fixed-term contract
Work rate: 80 to 100%
Salary scale: according to the State of Geneva pay scale
Application deadline: 27 September 2026

Qualifications

Training:

Bachelor in Social Work – University of Applied Sciences of Social Work (HETS), or
Qualified Social Educator – Higher School (ES), or
University Bachelor – FAPSE Licence completed by one year of full-time professional practice in residential care or IGE, or
Bachelor in Nursing

Foreign diplomas must have the final SEFRI recognition or an official equivalence.

Flexibility, mobility and strong adaptability, stress management.

Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team and show initiative.

Good knowledge of the Geneva social network.

Good writing skills in French.

Additional Information

Must be Swiss nationality or hold a valid work permit.

If you meet these criteria and are interested in the position, we would be pleased to receive your complete application file as attachments, including:
- CV
- cover letter
- copies of work certificates and diplomas

NB: clean criminal records are required