Homes Coordinator

at  LArche Canada

L’Arche Association of Lethbridge is seeking an energetic, compassionate individual who is willing to welcome, form, and grow with House Leaders (HLs) and members with intellectual disabilities (Core Members). The Homes Coordinator is a member of the community leadership team. The Homes Coordinator directly supervises the House Leaders and ensures the integration of the Identity and Mission of L’Arche, the Servant Leadership Model, policies and government standards in the homes. The Homes Coordinator directly encourages, trains and supports House Leaders to create homes that embrace the core values of L’Arche, thus resulting in high quality care for individuals with developmental disabilities and a thriving learning environment for Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Previous L’Arche experience (assistant, board member, volunteer, etc.) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Post-secondary degree or certificate.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening.
• Ability to admit mistakes and learn; asks for and accepts help when needed.
• Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and supervision.
• Can remain calm, and focused in times of uncertainty and crisis, and can give clear directions.
• Works collaboratively, models and promotes conflict resolution.
• Is organized and able to set priorities and follow-through on commitments in a timely fashion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good administrative and organizational skills. Demonstrates time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve, assist in reaching solutions and obtaining necessary resources.
• Valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record.
• Ability to supervise and manage homes schedules using L’Arche Canada’s Human Resources Information System software.
• Knowledge of community computer software (Microsoft 365).
  Please submit your résumé, along with a cover letter outlining your desire for and fit with this role, by October 20, 2024.

• Ensures HLs create a welcoming, clean, comfortable, safe, trusting, and unified home environment. Ensures HLs adhere to all policies, guidelines and regulations.
• Nurtures the gifts and growth of all HLs and Core Members in the homes. Leads processes, such as annual reviews, circles of learning, roles and goals meetings, and individual planning.
• Encourages, teaches and supports HLs to lead regular celebrations in the home as well as supports HLs to understand and maintain the traditions of the home, while teaching about how to share life in community.
• Supports HL has to maintain a comfortable rhythm, ensuring needs of all members are met. This includes encouraging local participation in activities.
• Provides stability in the homes during times of change and transition.
• Ensures Relief, volunteers, visitors have a meaningful engagement with the community and home life.
• Is able to support HLs to integrate a meaningful spiritual life into the home. This includes times for traditions, prayer and reflections. Ensures diverse spiritual approaches are respected.
• Is an effective team member. Collaborates with other members of the Leadership team. Shares on-call duties as well as stepping in to support Core Members on an urgent need basis. Collaborates with other Homes Coordinators in Canada to share best practices.
• Supports the work of the International Federation of L’Arche communities. Is knowledgeable on initiatives at the regional, national and international levels and shares this knowledge with the homes.
• Seeks out opportunities for personal growth. Models life sharing and the values of L’Arche for others.
• Coordinates with HLs to set schedules, training times, and support resources as necessary.
• Effectively communicates and works with families, guardians and professionals.
• Collaborates in setting, reporting, and monitoring the budgets and expenses of the homes.