Social Assistant at 70% multi-sites

Posted 4 hours 26 minutes ago by Institution de Lavigny

Permanent
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Other
Vaud, Lavigny, Switzerland
Job Description
Deployed across multiple sites, the Institution of Lavigny is 70% multisite. The Institution of Lavigny supports adults with disabilities and/or neurological disorders through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach centered on the person. The institution includes: a hospital, one of the reference centers in French-speaking Switzerland for brain injuries requiring neurological care, or suffering from difficult epilepsy; a living and care site, Plein Soleil in Lausanne, offering accommodation (EMS), socio-cultural activities, and individualized support for adults with neurological diseases or brain injuries; and operates with a logic of continuity of care pathways and strengthening the link between medical, social, and institutional dimensions. We are looking for a: 70% multisite position. Activity split 50% at the Hospital of Lavigny and 20% at Plein Soleil in Lausanne. Your mission: Within multidisciplinary teams, you will act as the social reference for social questions, closely linked with the patients' families and partner organizations. Your main responsibilities include: addressing social needs and securing the needs of hospitalized patients and residents; assisting with financial and social processes while considering vulnerabilities related to neurological disorders; working with families and external networks (insurance companies, social services, partner institutions); actively contributing to interdisciplinary reflections and discussions to support the coherence of support projects; and contributing to the continuity of care pathways between returning home, institutional care, or maintaining a living environment. A social resource role for the teams, in a supportive and respectful manner towards frameworks. You should have: a degree in social work, option social assistant, or an equivalent qualification; a strong interest in the field of neurology, disabilities, and knowledge of the Swiss social security system and social insurances; good listening skills and an appropriate professional posture; the ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner and in networks, with a sense of priorities; autonomy, flexibility, resilience to stress, and good oral and written expression skills, comfortable with writing; prior experience in a hospital environment, in institutions, or in home care is a plus.We offer: a 70% permanent contract, split across two complementary sites; a stimulating work environment at the heart of interdisciplinarity; management that balances professional demands and recognition; working conditions according to the standards of the Vaud parapublic sector; opportunities for continuing education; the social benefits of a large institution (staff restaurant, cafeteria, parking, public transport, etc.). Start date: as soon as possible or to be agreed upon. For further information: Cruz Sofia, Head of the Care Cluster, Lavigny Site Email; Decreuse Thibault, Head of the Socio-cultural Sector, Plein Soleil site Email. Interested in taking up this challenge? We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and work certificates). jidaaae594aen jit0310aen jpiy26aen