L’Arche Jacksonville, Inc. – Assistant (Direct Service Provider)
Categories Direct Service Provider
Expires Mar 31, 2023
Description
Looking for a rewarding work experience where you can share your talents with people with and without intellectual disabilities? Do you like to learn new things? Would you like to grow personally and professionally as you help to foster a community of people who celebrate the unique value of every person? Then this may be the job for you!
We need live-in, live-out, full-time, part-time, and awake overnight!
Essential duties and responsibilities
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Training is provided): - Work cooperatively with core members and other L’Arche Assistants to create community and support the growth and well-being of each member of the home - Assist our core members (adults with intellectual disabilities) with basic needs: hygiene, health, finances, recreation, personal and spiritual growth - Share household responsibilities including cooking, maintenance of house and yard, upkeep of community vehicles, transportation for core members, record keeping - Help plan celebrations, leisure activities, trips, prayer, community nights, retreats, one-on-one outings with core members - Welcome guests and visitors into the home - Attend monthly community night and regularly scheduled meetings - Develop supportive relationships with friends and families of core members and professional human service workers (caseworkers, health care providers, etc.)
Qualifications
- At least 21 years old - Valid driver’s license - Background Checks - Make a minimum year-long commitment
Education and Experience
High school or equivalent
Salary/Salary Range
$15 per hour
How to Apply
Send Resume to amy@larchejacksonville.org