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Social Assistants for the Protection of Minors Job Description As a social assistant within a regional office for the protection of minors (ORPM), you assess the living conditions of minors and propose support measures. You request and inform the judicial authorities regarding child protection. Your mission is specifically focused on protecting minors at risk in their development and contributing to the important mission of protecting minors while responding to the growing number of cases assigned to the General Directorate for Childhood and Youth. We are currently looking for several social assistants for the protection of minors (ASPM) to complete the teams of our various offices. Each social assistant is assigned to a single office. We kindly ask you to specify your preferred workplace, type of contract, and desired activity rate in your letter. Available at 100% at the office in Renens, at 80% at the office of Couronne and Gros-de-Vaud, and at 100% at the office of Nord Vaudois in Yverdon-les-Bains. Responsibilities Fulfill the protection mission by assessing the living conditions of minors and proposing support measures while handling around sixty interventions for minors and their families. Participate in activities of the regional office for the protection of minors (guardianship, meetings, in pairs for certain working groups, etc.) and in sessions organized by the service (plenary, working group, etc.). Appear in court hearings as an expert. Continuously maintain and develop your skills as per the requirements set by the service and according to personal needs validated by management. For further details, please refer to the job description by clicking here or contact Mr. X Ferreira, HR advisor, at . Additionally, we invite you to visit our website, where you can also discover in detail our various opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized social school of the type HES (social work program) or a university degree (Bachelor or Master) is considered useful for the performance of the job. SEFRI recognition is required for diplomas. Skills in the field of child and family development, as well as legal knowledge in family law, are essential. Aptitude for conducting difficult interviews and managing conflicts, particularly within the framework of constrained aid. Ability to be flexible and manage stress. High-level analytical, synthesis, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Vaud network related to the protection of minors, the system X, the tools for the protection of minors, and relevant legal standards. A driving license B is necessary, and access to a private vehicle is expected as part of the job. A background check for potential criminal records is required for this position. Please include your preferred activity rate and workplace in your cover letter. WHO ARE WE? The General Directorate for Childhood and Youth (DGEJ) of Vaud is responsible for the protection of minors at risk in their development, for guiding youth towards social and political life, and for prevention from early childhood to adulthood. Our goal, as well as that of our 300 staff members, is to work daily to defend and promote the rights of children living in the canton, so that they can grow and thrive safely. The DGEJ consists of 5 regional offices and several additional units; please click here to visit our site. Why join us? The canton of Vaud offers a wide variety of jobs and opportunities for advancement. The working conditions emphasize values of equality, inclusion, sustainability, and professional ethics in an environment conducive to the balance between professional and private life. To learn more about our benefits, please visit our page. Switzerland Romanel-S-Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland Yverdon-Les-Bains, Jura-Nord Vaudois, Switzerland Apply Start date Immediately or upon agreement. Fixed-term contract of one year, potentially extendable. Employment type: Monthly auxiliaries. Activity rate: 100%. Address General Directorate for Childhood and Youth DGEJ HR Unit Av. de Longemalle Renens. jide429a43aen jit0415aen jpiy26aen