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Assistants share life with adults who have intellectual disabilities (the “core members” of the community); sharing life, laughter, and friendship. They offer hands-on assistance with daily living skills, finances, and health care; they also are open to being cared for by the core people. Assistants participate in community prayer, spiritual retreats, and celebrations.   Live-In Assistants are people who choose to live in a L’Arche home. They receive room, board, health insurance, and a generous stipend. Along with access to a local fitness center, yearly retreats and the opportunity to explore future life vocations.    To apply: Please read the description and qualifications below and visit our website at http://www.larcheofspokane.org/live-in-assistant  Complete the application and return it to L'Arche Spokane Job Description   Live-In Caregiving Assistant Purpose: Assistants accompany core members (clients) in their activities of daily life: creating home and supporting core members in sharing their gifts within the house and the larger community.   Responsibilities relating to:   Community Development Uphold and share the vision and hope of the community and try to live out the simple life style of the community Help extend warm welcome to visitors, including community members, families, neighbors, and merchants Encourage households members to develop and nurture friendships within and especially outside the community Attend team and community meetings, community night, and community activities. Attend Regional Gatherings for assistants and Regional/Zone Gatherings for communities Help plan celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and days of special importance to household members Accept community accompaniment from a more experienced community members Core Members (Clients) Develop caring and loving interpersonal relationships. The most important aspect of the "living with" spirit of L'Arche is that of fostering relationships. This area calls forth both the assistant and the core member in their personal growth, as well as the growth of the community. It is a process of discovering one's own gift and helping the other to find theirs. Carry out core member training programs where applicable and teach skill needed to be learned (personal hygiene, personal appearance, laundry, room management, household cleaning, cooking, budgeting, job skills, shopping skills, appropriate behavior) Help core members to look at alternatives, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and accept responsibility for their actions Listen to and respect the desires of the core members. Home Management/Administration Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and care of core members Do assigned housekeeping chores and take initiative to keep house (inside and out) clean and in repair. Assist core members with their chores if needed. Aid in motivating core members to complete needed tasks Plan and prepare balanced meals. Assist core members to help cook and prepare meals. Prepare meals using daily dietary requirements. Maintains and operates house vehicles in a safe manner, with a valid driver’s license. Maintains accurate financial records of core member and house money Conscious of budgeting and keeping within house and community budgets Take initiative, be resourceful and creative, think out problems, be willing to use own judgment when deemed necessary Spiritual Life Supports the community and carries in prayer the homes, each member of the Community, their families, friends, and concerns, as well as L'Arche around the world. Maintains and respects the home as a Christian home in terms of values and prayer. Encourages prayer in the home and in the community with assistants and core members. Respect days of worship. Attend with core members their choice and place of worship. Share faith life with the community. Be responsible for making known and meeting personal worship needs. Qualifications College education preferred Interest in living in a faith community founded on the Beatitudes Desire to work with individuals with disabilities(Experience with people with disabilities is not a requirement) Creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to organize time Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team About L'Arche Spokane   We are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together.   We are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another. Our Mission is: § To make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships; § To foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story; and § To engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society. Assistants share life with adults who have intellectual disabilities (the “core members” of the community); sharing life, laughter, and friendship. They offer hands-on assistance with daily living skills, finances, and health care; they also are open to being cared for by the core people. Assistants participate in community prayer, spiritual retreats, and celebrations.   Live-In Assistants are people who choose to live in a L’Arche home. They receive room, board, health insurance, and a generous stipend. Along with access to a local fitness center, yearly retreats and the opportunity to explore future life vocations.   Live-Out Assistants perform essentially the same functions as a Live-in Assistant, but they do not live in the home. They receive the same benefits, but are paid as an hourly employee.   To apply: Please read the job description and qualifications below. Complete the application Job Description   Live-In Caregiving Assistant Purpose: Assistants accompany core members (clients) in their activities of daily life: creating home and supporting core members in sharing their gifts within the house and the larger community.   Responsibilities relating to:   Community Development Uphold and share the vision and hope of the community and try to live out the simple life style of the community Help extend warm welcome to visitors, including community members, families, neighbors, and merchants Encourage households members to develop and nurture friendships within and especially outside the community Attend team and community meetings, community night, and community activities. Attend Regional Gatherings for assistants and Regional/Zone Gatherings for communities Help plan celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and days of special importance to household members Accept community accompaniment from a more experienced community members Core Members (Clients) Develop caring and loving interpersonal relationships. The most important aspect of the "living with" spirit of L'Arche is that of fostering relationships. This area calls forth both the assistant and the core member in their personal growth, as well as the growth of the community. It is a process of discovering one's own gift and helping the other to find theirs. Carry out core member training programs where applicable and teach skill needed to be learned (personal hygiene, personal appearance, laundry, room management, household cleaning, cooking, budgeting, job skills, shopping skills, appropriate behavior) Help core members to look at alternatives, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and accept responsibility for their actions Listen to and respect the desires of the core members. Home Management/Administration Assume responsibility for the health, safety, and care of core members Do assigned housekeeping chores and take initiative to keep house (inside and out) clean and in repair. Assist core members with their chores if needed. Aid in motivating core members to complete needed tasks Plan and prepare balanced meals. Assist core members to help cook and prepare meals. Prepare meals using daily dietary requirements. Maintains and operates house vehicles in a safe manner, with a valid driver’s license. Maintains accurate financial records of core member and house money Conscious of budgeting and keeping within house and community budgets Take initiative, be resourceful and creative, think out problems, be willing to use own judgment when deemed necessary Spiritual Life Supports the community and carries in prayer the homes, each member of the Community, their families, friends, and concerns, as well as L'Arche around the world. Maintains and respects the home as a Christian home in terms of values and prayer. Encourages prayer in the home and in the community with assistants and core members. Respect days of worship. Attend with core members their choice and place of worship. Share faith life with the community. Be responsible for making known and meeting personal worship needs. Qualifications College education preferred Interest in living in a faith community founded on the Beatitudes Desire to work with individuals with disabilities(Experience with people with disabilities is not a requirement) Creativity, flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to organize time Verbal and written communication skills Ability to work as part of a team About L'Arche Spokane   We are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together.   We are people, with and without developmental disabilities, sharing life in communities belonging to an International Federation. Mutual relationships and trust in God are at the heart of our journey together. We celebrate the unique value of every person and recognize our need of one another. Our Mission is: § To make known the gifts of people with developmental disabilities, revealed through mutually transforming relationships; § To foster an environment in community that responds to the changing needs of our members, while being faithful to the core values of our founding story; and § To engage in our diverse cultures, working together toward a more human society.    

SonSet Solutions is a technology-oriented nonprofit organization that seeks to multiply the impact of ministry organizations serving in areas of the world with limited access to God’s word. We leverage today’s technology to help national workers overcome barriers so they can reach more people. In 2018 we were privileged to serve the needs of 195 ministries in 63 countries. The opportunities for this type of service are unlimited. We are looking for more people who are committed to the cause of Christ to join us in this fulfilling work.   A listing of our current job opportunities can be seen at:  https://sonsetsolutions.org/personnel-needs/ Public Relations Specialist Our Public Relations department tells the stories and creates the communications that attract new and seasoned friends to the ministry and is key to developing long-term relationships with those friends. Assist in the creation and organization of new ways to inform and engage the public and provide opportunities for them to join our prayer and support team. Skills  – A high degree of creativity, interpersonal skills, and the willingness to collaborate with others. Strong organizational skills with the ability to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience in branding, fund-raising, and communication on various media platforms. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite tools and Constant Contact is desirable. Experience  – BA in public relations or communications with at least two years of experience in PR/communications with a ministry organization. Responsibilities  – Assist with the implementation of goals and strategies that will result in the effective public communication of the ministries of SonSet Solutions. This includes helping create and maintain a positive brand for SonSet Solutions as well as coordinating efforts and events to increase awareness with a variety of publics, including donors. Collaborates with the Communications team to ensure the appropriateness, timing, and accuracy of external communications, including content for the website, e-mail blasts, written publications, press releases, etc. Works closely with the Funding Development department to create attractive informational, promotional, and donor correspondence tools such as brochures, fliers, newsletters, videos, graphics, etc. Assists in the planning and executing of external events, meetings, and presentations in support of the organization’s funding development and public relations goals. Ensures organizational and product logos and names are legally protected. This is a full-time position that requires the raising of financial support (missionary) or the capacity to be self-funded (volunteer). Applicant must be able to sign the SonSet Solutions Statement of Faith. Contact us for a complete job description. Our contact information for those who may be interested in service opportunities at SonSet Solutions is:   personnel@sonsetsolutions.org   People may also call (574) 970-4252 and speak with Curt Bender or Kathy Witkowski.