#2026-HL18-House Lead

LIFE; Brandon; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The House Lead at Life’s Journey Inc. in Brandon, MB oversees a safe home environment and direct support for participants in the Residential Program, ensuring program plans and goals are met. The role mentors Residential Support Mentors and collaborates with the Residential Care Team.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm. Requires experience with mental health supports, licensing knowledge, and adherence to agency policies. Term: full-time, 18 months ending March 6, 2028.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with suicidal ideations, dual mental health diagnoses and self-harming behaviors.
• Planning, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Satisfactory background checks and driver’s license.
• Ability to attend work as scheduled.
• Demonstrated language, writing, and comprehension skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe home environment and provide direct support to participants.
• Mentor and support Residential Support Mentors.
• Collaborate with Residential Care Team and other stakeholders.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Self-management

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

JOBPOSTING #2026-HL18 – HOUSE LEAD - Full-Time 18-months Term

Agency:Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted: August 11, 2026

Program: Westman Services

ClosingDate: Open Until Filled

Status: Full-Time; 18-months Term (Term ending March 6,2028)

Wage: $19.01-$21.40 Hourly (Based on qualifications)

HoursWorked: Monday - Friday: 8am-4pm

Location: Crocus (Brandon, MB)

Preference will be given to female applicants

OVERALLRESPONSIBILITY

The House Lead is responsible for maintaining a safehome environment while providing ongoing direct support of the participants ofthe Residential Program; ensuring all program requirements are consistentlybeing met. This includes participating in the ongoing planning, monitoring andcommunication of activities of the program participants that are in relation toeach participant’s program planning documents. The House Lead is expected tofollow the Personnel Policies, including Workplace Health and Safety Policies,the Operational Practices and the goals of Life’s Journey Inc. in completingtheir duties.The House Lead provides training,mentorship, support and resources for Residential Support Mentors.

This position works collaboratively with othermembers of the Residential Care Team including Residential SupportMentors, other House Leads, Clinical Case Managers, Residential Case Workers,Residential Assistant Coordinators, the Residential Coordinator and ProgramManager. In addition to the Residential Care Team, the House Lead is alsoresponsible to ensure positive interactions with collaterals associated withthe participants being supported.

This role requires anindividual 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 andcommunication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establisheffective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries.
• Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencingand modeling professional behavior.

REPORTINGRELATIONSHIP:

Residential Coordinator & Clinical Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with individuals with suicidalideations, dual mental health diagnoses and self-harming behaviors.
• Optimally, three years of experience in a relatedrole and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy anddeveloping 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.
• SatisfactoryChild and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check(vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and License.
• Certificationof First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.
• Theability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.
• Demonstratedlanguage, writing, and comprehension skills.
• Demonstratecultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training fordevelopment.
• Asafe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on the vehicle.

CORECOMPETENCIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, EffectiveCommunication, 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.