#2026-HL24-House Lead

Job summary

Maintain a safe residential environment and provide ongoing direct support to program participants, ensuring program requirements and individual planning documents are followed. Train and mentor Residential Support Mentors, coordinate participant activities, and collaborate with the residential care team and external contacts.

Job details

JOB POSTING #2026-HL24 –HOUSE LEAD - Full-Time Permanent Agency: Life’s Journey Inc. Posted: October 2, 2026 Program: Westman Services Closing Date: October 16, 2026 Wage: $19.01-$21.40 Hourly (Based on qualifications) Hours Worked: Monday - Friday: 7am-3pm Location: Patmore (Brandon, MB) Preference will be given to Male applicants "Knowledge of the Indigenous culture, ways, and traditions would be an asset” OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY The House Lead is responsible for maintaining a safe home environment while providing ongoing direct support of the participants of the Residential Program; ensuring all program requirements are consistently being met. This includes participating in the ongoing planning, monitoring and communication of activities of the program participants that are in relation to each participant’s program planning documents. The House Lead is expected to follow the Personnel Policies, including Workplace Health and Safety Policies, the Operational Practices and the goals of Life’s Journey Inc. in completing their duties. The House Lead provides training, mentorship, support and resources for Residential Support Mentors. This position works collaboratively with other members of the Residential Care Team including Residential Support Mentors, other House Leads, Clinical Case Managers, Residential Case Workers, Residential Assistant Coordinators, the Residential Coordinator and Program Manager. In addition to the Residential Care Team, the House Lead is also responsible to ensure positive interactions with collaterals associated with the participants being supported. This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with: High work standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow up, accuracy/attention to detail, time management. Personal management skills: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving. Personal development skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback and seeks collaborative opportunities. Professional Skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries. Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behavior. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Residential Coordinator & Clinical Case Manager Qualifications And Experience Experience working with individuals with suicidal ideations, dual mental health diagnoses and self-harming behaviors. Optimally, three years of experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy and developing practical, supportive, and effective working relationships. Previous, residential experience and understanding of Manitoba Licensing Legislation, Regulations, and Standards, as well as, planning, organizational and administrative skills. Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and License. Certification of First Aid Level 1 – Emergency. The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested. Demonstrated language, writing, and comprehension skills. Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development. A safe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on the vehicle. CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patience and Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision Making Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has a fair representation of the community that we serve.

What you’ll do

Maintain a safe residential environment and provide ongoing direct support to program participants, ensuring program requirements and individual planning documents are followed. Train and mentor Residential Support Mentors, coordinate participant activities, and collaborate with the residential care team and external contacts.

Requirements

The role seeks ideally three years of related experience, including residential work and support for people with disabilities, suicidal ideation, mental health diagnoses, or self-harming behaviors. Requirements include First Aid Level 1 certification, satisfactory background and driving checks, a valid license, access to a reliably insured vehicle, cultural competence, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Direct Support
• Residential Care
• Team Leadership
• Training and Mentoring
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Planning and Organization
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Adaptability
• Cultural Competence
• Crisis Support
• Relationship Building
• Decision Making
• Administrative Skills

Job areas

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Security & Safety

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