Roles and tasks of the social integration officer
A social integration officer is a professional who provides support for people experiencing social, cultural and economic difficulties. These people may have a criminal record or a history of social exclusion. The main roles and tasks of a Social Integration Officer are as follows:
Identify the difficulties faced by the people they support (housing, employment, training, health, etc.) and draw up a personalised diagnosis.
Prepare an action plan tailored to each individual.
Develop and implement individual and group projects (bridging classes, training courses, work contracts, etc.).
Set up information, prevention and awareness-raising initiatives for the people we support.
Develop partnerships with socio-economic players and associations to facilitate the integration process.
Supporting people throughout their journey with personalised monitoring and regular updates.
Establish links with the relevant authorities and services (CAF, PĂ´le emploi, etc.).
Evaluate the impact of the actions undertaken and assess each project.
Adapting and developing initiatives in line with the needs of the people we support.
In short, the role of the Social Integration Officer is to help people integrate into society on a long-term basis, by offering them solutions and schemes tailored to their needs.
Salary and career development for social inclusion officers
The salary of a social integration officer is generally between the minimum wage and the social security ceiling. The gross annual salary may vary depending on the number of years' experience:
0 to 2 years: between €15,000 and €20,000 gross per year
2 to 5 years: between €20,000 and €25,000 gross per year
5 to 10 years: between €25,000 and €35,000 gross per annum
10 to 15 years: between €35,000 and €45,000 gross per annum
More than 15 years: more than 45,000 euros gross per year
With a view to career development, a social integration officer could move into a number of different professions, such as :
Social project manager
Specialised educator
Social service assistant
Social project assistant