Entraide Union, a French nonprofit organization, is seeking to hire a speech-language pathologist for its SESSAD DelphiDYS center in Grenoble. The position, advertised through France Travail, is a full-time permanent contract (CDI à 1 ETP) based at the Grenoble antenna located at 8 rue Raymond Bank. This recruitment effort reflects ongoing demand for specialized therapeutic support in the Isère department, particularly for children and adolescents facing learning difficulties.
The SESSAD DelphiDYS (Service d’Éducation Spéciale et de Soins À Domicile) serves young people aged 0 to 20 who have been diagnosed with specific learning disorders, commonly referred to as “troubles dys” — including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysphasia, and related conditions. Operated by Entraide Union, the center provides multidisciplinary support aimed at helping beneficiaries remain integrated in their family, school, and social environments although developing compensatory strategies for learning.
According to the organization’s official description, the SESSAD DelphiDYS team includes physicians, psychologists, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, psychomotor therapists, speech-language pathologists, specialized educators, and a coordination unit that assists management. This interdisciplinary approach allows professionals to address not only the educational aspects of a child’s challenges but also the psychoaffective and socioeducational dimensions, ensuring a holistic support model.
The Grenoble antenna, one of two operated by Entraide Union in the region (the other being in Bourgoin-Jallieu), focuses on delivering personalized intervention plans. These are structured around three core axes: rehabilitative and instrumental functions; psychoaffective and psychological development; and socioeducational integration. Speech-language pathologists play a key role in the rehabilitative axis, working on oral and written language disorders that often accompany learning disabilities.
Entraide Union itself emerged from the merger of the former SESSAD Nord-Isère and SESSAD Sud-Isère units, consolidating resources to strengthen service delivery across the northern and southern parts of the Isère department. The organization emphasizes maintaining continuity of care within the child’s natural environment, avoiding institutionalization whenever possible, and supporting families through guidance and coordination with schools and other local partners.
For candidates interested in the orthophoniste position, the job posting specifies that applicants must hold the French Certificat de Capacité d’Orthophoniste and be registered with the Adeli registry, which tracks qualified healthcare professionals in France. The role involves preventive assessment, early intervention, and rehabilitative care for speech, voice, articulation, and written language disorders — all conducted within the framework of individualized education and care plans.
While the France Travail listing identifies the opportunity as newly published, Entraide Union’s website indicates that the SESSAD DelphiDYS has been operational for several years, serving dozens of young people annually. The center does not provide residential care; instead, professionals typically visit clients at home, school, or in community settings, depending on the needs outlined in each personalized project.
Speech-language pathology in France is a regulated profession requiring state-recognized training, typically completed over five years after the baccalauréat. Practitioners work in diverse settings, including hospitals, schools, private clinics, and medical-social establishments like SESSADs. In the context of learning disorders, their interventions often focus on phonological awareness, reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and expressive language skills — areas that directly impact academic performance and self-esteem.
The demand for such specialists in public and nonprofit sectors has grown in recent years, driven by increased awareness of neurodevelopmental conditions and broader recognition of the right to educational accommodations under French law. Though specific hiring trends for Entraide Union are not publicly detailed in available sources, national data from the French Ministry of Health shows steady growth in the number of licensed orthophonists over the past decade, reflecting both rising demand and expanded training capacity.
Grenoble, located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, is a major urban center in southeastern France known for its university, research institutions, and proximity to the Alps. The city hosts several medical and social service providers focused on pediatric development, making it a strategic location for specialized services like SESSAD DelphiDYS. Local transportation access and municipal infrastructure support outreach efforts across the surrounding communes.
Entraide Union operates under the legal framework of associations governed by the French Law of 1901, which regulates nonprofit organizations. As such, its hiring practices comply with national labor laws, and positions like the one advertised are subject to standard public-sector-adjacent employment regulations, including salary grids based on the Échelle de Traitements de la Fonction Publique Hospitalière (though exact remuneration details are not specified in the current posting).
Prospective applicants are directed to apply via the France Travail platform using the reference number associated with the listing. The organization encourages submissions from qualified professionals interested in contributing to a mission-driven team focused on inclusion, empowerment, and long-term developmental support for youth with learning challenges.
As of the date of this report, no further details about the selection process, start date, or specific team structure at the Grenoble antenna have been made publicly available beyond what is included in the official job advertisement and organizational description. Interested parties are advised to consult the France Travail portal or contact Entraide Union directly for the most current information regarding application procedures and position requirements.
This role represents an opportunity to engage in meaningful clinical work within a collaborative, child-centered environment. For speech-language pathologists seeking to apply their expertise in a setting that values interdisciplinary cooperation and real-world impact, the SESSAD DelphiDYS position offers a chance to contribute to measurable progress in the lives of young people navigating complex learning profiles.
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