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On-site in Barcelona·Added today (last checked 26 Oct)
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- On-site, Barcelona
- Contract
- Temporary
- Education
- University degree



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This job advert was originally written in Catalan.
Requirements
What we're looking for
A university degree in the field of social sciences is required. The candidate must hold a university bachelor's, diploma, or degree, specifically in pedagogy, psychology, or social education, and must have experience with children and adolescents in situations of neglect and/or high social risk.
A B driving license is required and living close to the service is positively valued.
Nice to have
Previous experience in other care services is valued.
The role
A coordination figure is sought for the SPAAI Illot Gran (Font-Rubí).
Immediate incorporation.
What you'll do
Some of the main functions of the professional profile are described below.
Functions regarding the organization of the center:
Organization of the preparation of the center's educational project (PEC) together with the entire professional team of the center in accordance with the guidelines of the DGPPIA.
Organization of the general programming (global and daily) of the center.
Establishment of the internal regulations, in accordance with the guidelines of the DGPPIA. Responsibility for the center's annual report.
Planning and responsibility for the economic and administrative management of the center
Exercise the representation of the center in relations with other institutions in the environment (city councils, courts, Departments of Education and Health, the labor world, etc.) and families. Periodic evaluation of the degree of achievement of the initial objectives and the annual programming.
Control of the budget and the center's infrastructure
Functions regarding the center's staff
Responsibility for the fulfillment of the functions entrusted to the professionals working at the center.
Responsibility for the organization, coordination, and supervision of all staff (labor and educational aspects), as well as the center's activities.
Globalization and approval, with the educational team, of the Individual Educational Project (IEP). Responsibility for the knowledge and compliance by all center staff of the internal regulations.
Monitoring and control of the tutorial work carried out with minors.
Supervision and coordination of the tasks of all professionals working at the center, in accordance with the center's educational project.
Motivation and support of the team in the development of the center's educational model.
Fostering the participation of professionals in their educational task.
Coordination of the service staff regarding the center's educational project.
Periodic evaluation of the performance of the center's professionals.
Selection, welcoming, and integration into the team of new professionals intervening in the center.
Support and monitoring regarding continuing education and retraining for all center staff (both educational team professionals and service staff).
Functions regarding children and adolescents:
Assumption of the guardianship of minors.
Responsibility for the reception of the minor and their administrative and educational file. Coordination with DGPPIA in cases of special difficulty. In all other cases, ensuring coordination with the DGPPIA tutor.
Legitimization, in coordination with the educational team, of the minor's IEP and responsibility for ensuring follow-up is carried out.
Establishment of formal information transmission channels.
Facilitation of coordination between the different services and teams intervening with the minor and facilitating that technical instructions are carried out.
Assessment and promotion, as far as possible, of the family's participation in the minor's individual educational project.
Responsibility for the resolution of incidents.
Reporting, if appropriate, of possible improper behaviors of the minor (assaults, damage to property, escapes, etc.).
Guaranteed confidentiality and reliability of information regarding minors and their families.
Organization of the reception and the first analysis of information regarding the minor.
Organization of the educational team's first intervention regarding the new admission and coordination with the technical team.
Institutional framing for the family and the minor, and ensuring that technical instructions are carried out, informing them of the center's operation regarding visits, calls, etc.
Calling, attendance, and coordination of diagnostic meetings within 15 days of arrival in order to carry out the interprofessional diagnosis of the minor's case.
Responsibility for the establishment of information transmission channels between the educational team and the technical support team.
About GEDI
GEDI is a non-profit social services organization based in Catalonia, Spain, dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations through a wide range of programs. Its services include residential care for children and youth, family therapy, elderly care, community integration, and employment guidance. Operating across multiple towns in Catalonia, GEDI works in partnership with public administrations to deliver social welfare services, making it a key player in the region's social sector.
For international professionals, GEDI offers an opportunity to work in a meaningful, people-centered environment within Spain's social services system. While the organization primarily operates in Catalan-speaking areas, it values diverse perspectives and provides roles for educators, psychologists, therapists, and support staff. The organization's presence in cities like Barcelona, Manresa, and Granollers means employees can experience both urban and semi-urban life in Catalonia, though a working knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is typically essential for direct care roles.
- Industry
- Social Services
- Employees
- 250–1,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Manresa, Montcada and 8 more
Good to know if you are moving
- GEDI is a non-profit organization, so roles may offer lower salaries than the private sector but often provide strong job satisfaction and social impact.
- Most roles require fluency in Catalan and/or Spanish, as they involve direct interaction with local communities.
- The organization operates across multiple towns in Catalonia, offering opportunities to work in both city and smaller community settings.
- GEDI uses FactorialHR for its careers portal, indicating a modern HR infrastructure despite being a social services entity.
- International applicants may need to have their social work or psychology qualifications recognized in Spain (homologación) to practice.
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