House Leader

About L'Arche Southern Vermont

L’Arche Southern Vermont (L’Arche SoVT) is a newly established nonprofit organization committed to creating a foundational community where people both with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities are called into caring for one another and celebrating life together. We are a member of L’Arche USA and part of the International Federation of L’Arche.

Role Summary

The founding House Leader (HL) is responsible for the overall integration of the L’Arche mission in the day-to-day life of the home and within the broader community, while planning and overseeing high quality support for each person with an intellectual disability. As a member of the Leadership Team, the HL manages the supervision, support, training, and formation of all assistants and volunteers in the home. The HL also works collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED) in hiring assistants, selecting volunteers, and participating in the discernment process of core members. The role is designed to be 50% administrative and 50% direct support of core members.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and foster an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere based on the characteristics of all house members.
• Lead a household of persons with and without intellectual disabilities in building relationships of mutual care and support.
• Collaborate in the creation of a welcoming home and organizational culture.
• Model and provide compassionate direct support to core members in the home and community, and actively participate in the sharing of daily home life.
• As a member of the Leadership Team, ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
• Support the development and implementation of each core member’s Individual Person-Centered Plan, ensuring individual voice, choices, goals, relationships, and vision for quality of life remain at the center of planning and decision-making.
• Be fully attentive to the medical, financial, safety, and spiritual needs of each core member.
• Responsible for scheduling within the home and community and ensuring adequate support at all times.
• Provide regular supervision and accompaniment of assistants to ensure competency and develop a relationship of trust and collaboration. Participate, along with the ED, in annual evaluations and periodic performance reviews.
• Work with the ED to ensure that household finances are organized and in agreement with the designated budget.
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, welcoming, orientation, and formation of household members.
• Assign and ensure completion of house, property, and vehicle care responsibilities.
• Schedule and facilitate weekly house meetings to ensure all household members have opportunities to participate in planning, sharing, and decision-making in a meaningful way.
• Join with founding house members to nurture the common spiritual life in the home, while honoring differences.
• Partner with core members and assistants to build meaningful connections in the neighborhood and wider community, supporting core members in developing and maintaining relationships both within and beyond L’Arche.
• Coordinate welcome for guests and volunteers, creating an inviting and warm atmosphere.
• Honor each core member’s history, relationships, preferences, traditions, and ways of living, ensuring continuity and respect as they make their home in L’Arche.
• Assist in the planning and facilitating of events, holiday gatherings, celebrations, retreats, trips, and fundraisers.
• Foster communication and sharing between other L’Arche Communities.

This role description is an overview and not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable life experience (e.g., social services, education)
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain a supportive, cohesive team
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of L’Arche
• Demonstrated maturity within intentional community living is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $52,000 annually, paid every other week
• Benefits:
• Individual Health insurance Premium Contribution by Employer
• Three weeks of paid time off annually, plus federally recognized holidays
• Compensation for pre-approved professional development including travel expenses
• An optional benefit is to live in the L’Arche home, with a private bedroom separated from the main part of the house. Room-and-board details would be discussed during the interview process.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to [email protected] with the subject line: “House Leader”

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your interest in this role and relevant experience
• Contact information for 2-3 professional references (will not be contacted without your permission)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 30, 2026.