Working at L’Arche means being part of a community, where you both give and receive support.
We are currently hiring for Assistants (DSP), a Home Life Leader, and a Service Team Leader. Scroll down to see all positions.
Looking for an adventure in community living that will help you discover the depths of the human spirit? Apply to become a L’Arche Assistant (Direct Support Professional), where you’ll provide professional, personalized services to adults who have intellectual disabilities (known as “core members”), advocate for and with core members for the rights they deserve, and grow personally through mutual relationships within the community.
L’Arche’s mission inspires people from diverse backgrounds to help make our community a place where all people are welcomed and valued. It is most important that applicants to L’Arche have an open heart, a willingness to learn, a commitment to personal growth, and a belief in the unique sacredness of every person.
L’Arche welcomes applications from people of all ages, races, genders, faiths, and sexual orientations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and assistants are welcomed throughout the year based on the needs of the community. Preference is given to assistants who commit to living in community for two years. Pay rate starts at $16.10/hour, based on experience.
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L’Arche GWDC is seeking a dedicated leader to guide household members through the experience and tasks of daily life and growth as a community. A strong candidate will have demonstrated maturity and confidence in entrusting others and demonstrated commitment to personal and communal growth. A Home Life Leader holds a variety of responsibilities, prioritizes the co-leadership of core members, and finds community life a source of joy and growth. The Home Life Leader role will be based in South Arlington, VA, live-in accommodations not required, but available if desired.
Salary & Benefits
• Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, matching 401k contributions after one year
• Professional Development Opportunities including retreats, formation and trainings.
• Ample paid time off; including floating holidays and sick time
• $36,000 to $45,000 annually, based on experience
The Service Team Leader (STL) position based in Adams Morgan, DC is open for applications for an immediate start. A successful candidate for the STL position will lead with compassion and flexibility, empowering and supporting the growth of the team and each team member. The STL will work closely with a Home Life Leader in each home, uplifting the mission of L’Arche: to share the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities.
To Apply, send a cover letter and resume to hr@larche-gwdc.org by Friday March 10th.
Salary & Benefits
• Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work
• Compensation commensurate with experience; $36,000-$50,000 annually.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, fully paid disability and life insurance, and matching 401k contributions after one year
• Professional development opportunities
• Generous paid time off; including floating holidays and sick time
Find out what the Assistants at L’Arche have to say.