Expected start date: as soon as possible.
Application deadline: March 30, 2026.
In spring 2015, Dialogai opened Le Refuge Genève. Even today, a lack of acceptance of homosexuality and transgender identity can sometimes break social or family ties, leading to exclusion for young people. To meet the needs of struggling LGBTQ+ youth and ensure the long-term viability of Le Refuge Genève, Dialogai is seeking:
Individual social support for beneficiaries
- Welcome LGBTQ+ youth and those questioning their identity who are facing social difficulties, providing support and guidance.
- Support residents in their daily lives – including medical, vocational, administrative and legal matters – in collaboration with the educational team.
- Facilitate family mediation and provide parental support.
- Promote dialogue in all aspects of beneficiaries’ lives – school, function, and social settings.
- Prevent suicide risk and promote overall well-being.
- Evaluate accommodation requests in accordance with the admission protocol.
- Maintain a regular presence at the Le Refuge Genève site during opening hours.
- Conduct individual interviews and follow up with young people.
Collective work for beneficiaries
- Strengthen the provision of collective space aimed at restoring self-esteem.
Collaboration and networking
- Collaborate with all stakeholders (schools, professionals, social and medical services) regarding a particular situation.
- Intervene in schools, social services, professional settings, and other institutions to prevent situations of homophobia and transphobia and address follow-up requests.
- Represent Le Refuge Genève at internal and external events.
- Develop and strengthen partnerships necessary for the organization’s mission.
Internal responsibilities
- Collect social work data quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Participate in the weekly team meeting.
- Ensure proper leverage and maintenance of premises and equipment belonging to or made available to the association.
- Participate in the annual project review.
Requirements
- Only candidates with a HETS diploma will be considered.
- Knowledge and interest in LGBTQ+ issues.
- Excellent knowledge of the social services system in Geneva and the Vaud region.
- Strong organizational skills, independence, dynamism, and creativity.
- Valid work permit.
- Proficiency in computer tools for data collection and transmission.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
- Ability to cope with stress.
Desired profile
- Five years of experience in educational support for young people.
- Strong ability to welcome and be open to diversity.
- Proficiency in interviewing techniques.
- Experience working with families.
- Availability and motivation to join a dynamic and committed professional team.
- Strong interest and aptitude for working in an associative professional environment.
- Interest in the association’s goals, knowledge of associative work, and its implications.
Practical information
Start date: April 1, 2026, or as agreed
Activity rate: 70% over 4 days, Monday to Thursday
Salary range: to be specified according to profile
Working hours: to be specified, but between 10 a.m. And 8 p.m., except for team work sessions, which will take place about ten times a year.
Work location: 10 minutes walk from Cornavin train station
Recruitment conditions and process
Please send your cover letter, CV, copies of certificates and work certificates (with references) by email only to rh@dialogai.org no later than March 30, 2026.
Only complete applications that meet the description will be considered. The opening reflects a continuing need to support vulnerable youth facing discrimination and hardship.
