House Leader - Winnipeg, Canada - L'Arche Winnipeg

L'Arche Winnipeg

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Creates and fosters a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere based on the characteristics of house members
Plans and facilitates inclusive celebrations and traditions in the home that are representative of house members
Supports the life journey of each core member through dynamic individual plans, regular medical appointments, meaningful daily activities, and active participation in all applicable aspects of daily life in the home.
Oversees that all personal care and routines of core members are done with best practices and to a high standard
Keeps uptodate and accurate records in all areas: financial, medical, individual planning, etc.
Ensures maintenance and upkeep of physical home, vehicle(s), and all house equipment and supplies
Maintains regular and consistent schedule of individual (supervisory) roles and goals meetings, team meetings, house meetings and circles of learning
Provides orientation and training to all Assistants responsible in the home.
Participates in and leads reviews according to set process
Ensures Assistants have tools and direction needed to perform their tasks
Liaisons with family members or guardians, professionals and specialists
Collaborates with Leadership team in community as well as with assistants in home
Flexible work hours/schedule

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent in spoken and written English; Bilingual Applicants in English and French are also welcome to apply
Knowledgeable about L'Arche history, values and vision.
Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multifaceted responsibilities and management
Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis
Organized and able to set priorities and followthrough on commitments in timely fashion
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to give direction, report information and model effective communication techniques/strategies with the individuals with developmental disabilities in the home.
Collaborative
Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback
Ability to proactively manage tensions in relationships
Ability to effectively delegate and supervise
Class 5 Full Driving Licenses and willing to provide an abstract
Administrative and computer literacy skills
A current police check for the vulnerable sector
Will be part of on call rotation one week per month or as scheduled