#2026-HL23 - House Lead (POSITION IS LOCATED IN ELIE, MB

Life's Journey Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elie premium

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Elie, Manitoba seeks a House Lead for our Residential Services-Purpose Build program. The role is full-time permanent with hours Tue–Sat, 7am–3pm, in a licensed care setting.

The House Lead will maintain a safe home, support participants, and mentor Residential Support Mentors. Applicants should have relevant residential care experience, valid checks, a driver’s license, and a First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting program participants in residential care.
• Knowledge of Manitoba Licensing Standards is preferred.
• Satisfactory background checks and driver's license.
• First Aid Level 1 certification.
• Commitment to safety and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe home environment while supporting participants.
• Participate in program planning, monitoring and communication.
• Mentor Residential Support Mentors and collaborate with care team.
• Coordinate with Residential Coordinator and Clinical Case Manager.
• Ensure positive interactions with collaterals.

Skills

Work ethic

Time management

Accountability

Self-management

Stress tolerance

Adaptability

Creativity

Initiative

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Driver’s Licence

First Aid Certification

Job description

JOB POSTING #2026-HL23– HOUSE LEAD - Full time Permanent

Agency: Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted: October 2, 2026

Program: Residential Services-Purpose Build

Closing Date: October 16, 2026

Status: Full time Permanent

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

Hours Worked: Tuesday- Saturday:7am-3pm (hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Location: Elie, MB

Preference will be given to female applicants

"Knowledge of the Indigenous culture, ways and tradition would be an asset"

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 behaviour.

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 Licence.
• 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.