#2026-HL20 - House Lead (POSITION IS LOCATED IN ELIE, MB

LIFE; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. is seeking a House Lead in Elie, MB, to maintain a safe home and directly support participants in the Residential Program. The role involves planning, monitoring, and communicating activities aligned with each participant’s plan.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in related residential care, strong clinical and administrative skills, and holds required background checks and First Aid certification. A reliable vehicle and willingness to engage in staff training are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience involving individuals with suicidal ideations or dual mental health diagnoses.
• Minimum three years in a related role supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Residential care experience and knowledge of Manitoba Licensing Regulations and Standards.
• Clear background checks: Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) and a valid Driver’s Abstract.
• First Aid Level 1 – Emergency certification.
• Ability to attend work regularly as scheduled.
• Strong language, writing, and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrate cultural knowledge and participate in agency training.
• Safe vehicle with proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe home environment and provide ongoing direct support to program participants.
• Participate in planning, monitoring and communicating activities per participants' plans.
• Provide training, mentorship and resources for Residential Support Mentors.
• Collaborate with the Residential Care Team and other staff.
• Foster positive interactions with collateral supports for participants.
• Uphold Workplace Health and Safety policies and agency goals.

Skills

Mental health support

Residential care experience

Regulatory knowledge (MB)

Documentation & admin skills

First Aid certification

Reliability & attendance

Language & writing skills

Cultural competence

Valid driver license

Tools

Driver's License

Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Child & Adult Abuse Registry check

Job description

JOBPOSTING #2026-HL20–HOUSE LEAD - Full time Permanent-

Agency:Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted:September 3, 2026

Program: Residential Services-Purpose Build

ClosingDate: September 10, 2026(Open until filled)

Status: Full time Permanent

Wage: $21.74-$23.55 Hourly (Based on qualifications)along with an additional$3.50/hour Elie premium.

HoursWorked:Sunday & Monday:7am-3pm/Tuessday-Thursday:3pm-11pm (hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Location:Elie, 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 behaviour.

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.