L'Arche GWDC Reference Form

To help you understand the organization to which the applicant is applying, here is an introduction to L’Arche GWDC:

At the core of L’Arche is the relationship between persons with intellectual disabilities and those who choose to support them in community. We believe this relationship is mutually transformative, a sign of hope, and a powerful witness in our world. The primary task of an Assistant in L’Arche GWDC is to build community by creating home with people who have an intellectual disability and with other assistants in our homes, as a place of mutual belonging. An attitude of openness to relationship and respect for the dignity, autonomy, and individuality of all the members of the community, both those with and those without disabilities, is of key importance. Personal qualities significant for this role include maturity, warmth, friendliness, sense of responsibility, integrity, emotional maturity, sense of humor, and flexibility. It is important that assistants be open to relationships with people who are different intellectually and who come from different cultural and faith traditions.

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What is your relationship to applicant? How long have you known them and in what capacity?(Required)

What words would you use to describe this person?(Required)

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Please describe any experience you have of this person being in a conflict, and what they did to resolve that conflict.(Required)

Would you hire this person? Why or why not?(Required)

This position requires caring for vulnerable people. Is there anything in your experience with the applicant that would raise doubts about their ability to provide competent, compassionate, and skilled care for vulnerable adults?(Required)

L’Arche GWDC Reference Form

To help you understand the organization to which the applicant is applying, here is an introduction to L’Arche GWDC:

L'Arche GWDC Reference Form

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