Home Managers

The House Leader at L’Arche Heartland is a full-time, salaried position responsible for

integrating the mission of L’Arche into the daily life of the home while overseeing high-

quality, person-centered support for individuals with intellectual disabilities known in

L’Arche as “core members.” As a member of the Leadership Team, the House Leader

supervises, supports, trains, and forms assistants in the home. The House Leader works

alongside the household, fostering a home culture rooted in inclusion, mutual care, and the

spiritual values of L’Arche core members.

Supervisor: Executive Director | Director of Quality Assurance

Classification: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt

Schedule: Includes 30 hours per week of Direct Support, on-call responsibilities for the

home, and up to 10-15 hours of training, development, and paperwork.

Key Responsibilities

Mission Integration & Home Life

 Foster an inclusive, safe, and welcoming home based on the gifts, wants, and needs of

each household member

 Lead and participate in daily rhythms of shared life, cultivating mutual relationships

with and among core members and assistants

 Promote L’Arche values through presence, hospitality, and spirituality

 Represent the L’Arche mission both within the household and in the wider community

Quality Support & Core Member Advocacy

 Provide at least 30 hours of weekly Direct Support to core members, including personal

care, medication administration, community outings, and daily routines

 Oversee and help implement Person-Centered Plans that reflect the unique goals and

dreams of each core member

 Serve as a liaison and advocate with families, guardians, case managers, medical

providers, and L’Arche Heartland’s nursing team

 Ensure that core members’ medical, financial, emotional, and spiritual needs are met

Team Leadership & Oversight

 Supervise and accompany assistants.

 Work alongside DSP to support in the homes

 Conduct regular 1-on-1 check-ins w your house, provide coaching, and work alongside

leadership team to complete 90-day and annual evaluations

 Facilitate team meetings and positive communication amongst team members.

 Collaborate with the Leadership Team on staffing, training, team-building initiatives,

Assistant meeting & formations.

House Management & Operations

 Oversee and maintain the household schedule, ensuring 24/7 coverage and thoughtful

planning

 Work with the bookkeeper and Community Leader to manage and reconcile the

household budget

 Assign and oversee completion of house chores, vehicle upkeep, and property

responsibilities

 Facilitate weekly house meetings to promote community decision-making,

communication, and spiritual sharing

 Correspond with pharmacies to order med replacements/replenish loose meds

Community Engagement & Spiritual Life

 Support the integration of the home into the broader L’Arche and local community

through service, visibility, and hospitality

 Coordinate welcoming of guests, interns, assistant prospects, live-in assistants, and

volunteers

 Partner with the Spiritual Life Committee to nurture a shared spiritual life in the home,

respecting diverse faith traditions

 Help plan and lead holidays, house retreats, outings, b-day celebrations, and

anniversary’s

Leadership Emergency Rotation

 All House Leaders participate in their house On-Call system:

 Responsible for handling emergency calls, callouts, and staffing coverage across their

homes.

 Will require in-person support and guidance in critical situations

 Supported by the Executive Director and the L’arche Leadership for high-level or

emergency decisions

Qualifications & Expectations

 Desire to work in an intentional community

 At least 2 years of experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental

disabilities preferred

 Bachelor’s degree preferred

 Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred

 Demonstrated ability to build community, lead with compassion, and hold others

accountable

 Strong organizational and communication skills

 Previous L’Arche or community living experience strongly preferred

 Willingness to commit for at least one year

 Valid driver’s license and legal ability to work in the U.S.

 Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination

Physical Requirements

 Annual physical exam required before employment

 May include lifting up to 25 lbs., extended periods of walking/standing, and long periods

of driving

 Participation in hands-on caregiving and household tasks is essential

This role description outlines the major areas of responsibility and is subject to change as

community needs evolve. Flexibility, presence, and servant leadership are at the heart of

this role.