#2026-HL24-House Lead

GetHired, Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Brandon, MB is seeking a House Lead to maintain a safe home and support participants in the Residential Program. This role includes direct support, planning, monitoring, and communicating activities tied to each participant’s plan in line with agency policies.

The House Lead will train and mentor Residential Support Mentors, work with the team and program management, and ensure positive interactions with participants and partners across the care network.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with suicidal ideations or dual mental health diagnoses is preferred.
• Three years of related experience and supporting individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Knowledge of Manitoba Licensing Legislation, Regulations, and Standards is preferred.
• Clear Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, criminal record check, and driver’s license are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe home environment for participants in the Residential Program.
• Participate in planning, monitoring, and communications related to each participant’s plan.
• Provide training, mentorship, and resources for Residential Support Mentors.
• Collaborate with the Residential Care Team and other stakeholders to ensure positive interactions with participants and collaterals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Job description

JOBPOSTING #2026-HL24 –HOUSE LEAD - Full-Time Permanent

Agency:Life’s Journey Inc.

Posted:October 2, 2026

Program: Westman Services

ClosingDate: October 16, 2026

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

HoursWorked: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”

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.