#2026-HL18-House Lead

Life's Journey Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Brandon, MB seeks a House Lead for a full-time 18-month term to maintain a safe home environment and support program participants within the Residential Program.

The role requires experience in residential care, strong communication and mentoring abilities, and adherence to licensing standards and agency policies. Weekend/weekday coverage and reliable transportation are expected; training and collaboration with the care team are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting individuals in residential care settings.
• Satisfactory background checks including Child and Adult Abuse Registry and vulnerable sector search.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe home environment for participants in the Residential Program.
• Provide ongoing direct support and assist in program planning and documentation.
• Mentor Residential Support Mentors and collaborate with the Residential Care Team and program leadership.
• Engage with collaterals and ensure positive interactions with participants and support networks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Job description

JOB POSTING #2026-HL18 –HOUSE LEAD - Full-Time 18-months Term
Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.
Posted: August 11, 2026
Program: Westman Services
Closing Date: August 18, 2026
Status: Full-Time; 18-months Term (Term ending March 6,2028)
Wage: $19.01-$21.40 Hourly (Based on qualifications)
Hours Worked: Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm
Location: Crocus (Brandon, MB)
Preference will be given to female applicants

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.