6am-10am Part-time Direct Support Professional

Join our team of incredible professionals providing support that is "work of the heart." L'Arche has an incredible history and is known internationally for setting the standard of care and friendship for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are currently seeking applicants who are reliably able to arrive at 6am ready to support the team during a busy first few hours of the shift. Nursing, social work, or special education students encouraged to apply. Experience as an in-home caregiver, CNA, or direct support professional preferred.

• 6am-10am Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Required Team Meeting: Wednesdays 10-11am (in person monthly attendance required)
• Driving and valid driver's license required (agency vehicle provided)

Role Responsibilities:

• Work cooperatively with the other L’Arche assistants to create community and support the growth and wellbeing of each member of the home
• Assist core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) with basic hygiene and health needs, which include toileting, showering, and laundry assistance
• Assist core members with daily recreational and financial activities, and support them in personal growth
• Share household responsibilities including cooking, maintenance of house and yard, upkeep of vehicles, transportation for core members, record keeping
• Help plan leisure activities, trips, prayer, community nights, retreats, one-on-one outings with core members
• Welcome guests and visitors into the home
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings (Wednesdays)
• Develop supportive relationships with friends and families of core members, and professional human service workers

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person