Certified Educator / La Maison Kelas
Fondation Officielle de la Jeunesse
Genthod
Key information
- Publication date:18 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Genthod
Job summary
Join La Maison Kelas as a qualified educator in Geneva! You'll be part of a supportive team.
Tasks
- Provide care and support to youth living in the home.
- Collaborate with placement services and families for holistic support.
- Assist in parenting support and adapt to irregular schedules.
Skills
- Bachelor's in social work or equivalent; experience with troubled youth.
- Strong teamwork and initiative skills.
- Excellent written communication in French.
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Certified Educator / La Maison Kelas
- 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 defense of the interests of the child.
To fulfill its mission, the institution manages 47 structures spread across the Canton of Geneva, has more than 500 places for minors and young adults, and also offers outpatient educational services at home. The FOJ is composed of 670 employees.
To successfully carry out its mission, the FOJ is looking for a certified educator for its home La Maison Kelas, an emergency shelter that welcomes children and adolescents aged 7 to 18.
Job Description
Care, support, and assistance for beneficiaries living in the home, in close collaboration with the educational team.
Close collaboration with placement services, the health network, and the family to ensure comprehensive and adapted follow-up.
Support for parenting.
Irregular working hours depending on the needs of the young people and the organization of the home.
Activity rate: 80%
Contract duration: from January 2026
Contract type: permanent contract (CDI)
Class: 13 or 15 according to the salary scale of the State of Geneva
Application deadline: December 31, 2025
Qualifications
Training:
Bachelor in social work – University of Applied Sciences of Social Work (HETS), or
Certified social educator – Higher School (ES), or
University Bachelor – FAPSE degree completed by one year of full-time professional practice in boarding school or IGE, or
Bachelor in nursing.
Foreign diplomas must imperatively have SEFRI recognition or an official equivalence.
Experience:
Significant experience with adolescents in difficulty is essential. Flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to diverse populations are expected.
Professional skills:
Ability to ensure autonomy and responsibility in supporting young people and their families
Team spirit, initiative, and ability to collaborate with various internal and external partners
Strong knowledge of the Geneva social network
Excellent writing skills in French.
Nationality / work permit:
Swiss nationality or valid work permit.
Additional Information
If you meet these criteria and are interested in the position, we would be happy to receive your complete application file as attachments, including:
- CV
- cover letter
- copies of work certificates and diplomas
NB: a clean criminal record is required upon hiring
