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L’Arche North Carolina is an inclusive community where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships. We seek to transform lives and model a more human society where everyone is of equal value.

L’Arche North Carolina is a community of belonging for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are working toward establishing the first L’Arche residential home in the Triangle area.

Our Vision
We envision a just society where diverse people with and without disabilities thrive.

Our Mission
L’Arche North Carolina cultivates inclusive communities where people across the spectrum of intellectual and developmental disability identities live and flourish together.

At L’Arche, we seek to bring the power of community to life, fostering a world where people with intellectual disabilities can thrive. As a care assistant, you will build community with core people (individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities) and other staff through shared life and work as a trained Direct Support Professional. L’Arche care assistants should have the desire and capacity to learn from and relate to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while working well on a team to provide high quality, specialized care that ensures everyone’s success and safety within the context of an intentional community.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities 
• Desire to work in an inclusive and diverse community 
• Independence, initiative and maturity as demonstrated by: 
• Ability to share responsibility for managing a home 
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team 
• Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others 
• Ability to work with individuals of different religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc. 
• Trustworthy and responsible 
• Sturdy emotional disposition
• Creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to organize time 
• Ability to learn about intellectual disabilities, mental health, health disorders, and related physical conditions and treatment approaches 
• Ability to learn and implement simple nursing care, first aid skills, behavior management strategies, personal and environmental hygiene, etc.
• Ability to learn and complete online and paper documentation
• Physically able to fulfill direct care responsibilities; including ability to transfer adults from wheelchairs to vehicles, beds, etc. and to lift wheelchairs into and out of vehicles 
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills 
• Satisfactory criminal background check 
• Non-usage of illegal drugs on or off the job 
• 18 years of age or older 
• High School diploma or equivalent; college education preferred 
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or visa status permitting employment in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive comfortably in the city preferred 
• Ability to commit for minimum of one year 

Duties and Responsibilities (Training provided)

Community Building and Personal Care

• Build relationships of mutual care and support with persons with disabilities.
• Respect and uphold each individual’s rights and personal dignity.
• Foster a home environment of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members.
• Assist core members with daily living needs, such as:
• Personal care (e.g., clothing, hygiene, eating).
• Medical care, appointments, medications, and family connections.
• Money management, household chores, and meal preparation.
• Transportation, as needed.
• Support core members in achieving personal goals and participating in programmatic activities, as outlined in individualized support plans.

Teamwork and Home Management

• Participate actively as a team member to manage shared responsibilities, including:
• Household and yard maintenance, cleaning, and property upkeep.
• Shopping, meal planning, and household financial management.
• Adhering to scheduled routines and overnight awake support, as needed.
• Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled team meetings.

Documentation and Compliance

• Learn and implement L’Arche policies and procedures.
• Ensure the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and adhere to state regulations.
• Complete all required paperwork, online and paper documentation, and records in a timely manner.
• Document all necessary information accurately to ensure state compliance and support core members’ personal goals.

Advocacy and External Communication

• Advocate and communicate effectively with doctors and other professionals on behalf of core members.
• Accompany core members on vacations and community outings as needed.

Training and Development

• Complete all required training promptly to maintain skills and compliance with regulations.