Educator - Permanent position at 60%

Ref 2579204 | Date: 16 Sept 2026

Fondation de Vernand

The Fondation de Vernand

Driven by the values of equity and respect, the Fondation de Vernand - a non-profit organization, recognized as being of public utility and founded in 1972 - is committed to serving more than 600 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders, or autism spectrum disorders, in order to contribute to a more human, inclusive society, open to difference and capable of adapting to the needs of each and every person.

To contribute to our inclusive goals and guarantee the well-being, health, and quality of life of the people we support, we are looking for for Le PAM (multidisciplinary autism pole) in Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne a:

Educator (M/F/D) - Permanent position at 60%

We offer you:

• Participation in the Foundation's projects.
• Individualized and small group support activities, based on a structured and behavioral approach.
• Team and individual coaching.
• Team supervisions.
• Training related to the mission.
• Collaboration between the different structures of the Foundation.
• Status according to the social work collective labor agreement.

Profile

• A diploma as an ES, HES, or ASE educator, or as a special education teacher, or a title deemed equivalent.
• Recognized experience in supporting people with autism spectrum disorder with an intellectual disability.
• An interest in challenging behaviors, structured approaches, and crisis management.
• Training in challenging behaviors, in structured and behavioral approaches, as well as in autism will be a plus.
• A motivation to work within a project that involves challenges.
• A sense of responsibility and communication, as well as capacities for analysis, collaboration, adaptation, and autonomy.
• Ease with non-verbal communication.
• Observation skills and rigor.
• An interest in teamwork, networking, with families and legal representatives.
• Ease with administrative work and the use of IT tools.
• Flexible hours within a day center type organization.
• A driver's license.

Start date: November 1st, 2026 or to be agreed

Application deadline: September 28, 2026

Please send us a personalized and complete application file that highlights your human qualities and acquired soft skills (cover letter, work certificates, CV, certified true copies of diplomas). Only applications submitted through the portal will be considered.

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