House Leader

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada L'Arche Hamilton Full time

L’Arche Hamilton is seeking an energetic, compassionate individual to be a leader in one of our homes. The House Leader is responsible for the overall integration of the L’Arche Identity and Mission and Servant Leadership Model in the day-to-day life of the home, while planning and overseeing high quality support for each person with a developmental disability, and the supervision, support, training, and formation of all assistants and support workers in the home. The House Leader is an effective member of the house leaders’ team in the community, the leader of the house team and an active member of the local L’Arche community.

**Location**:

- We currently have 4 L’Arche houses in Hamilton and Support living Program were people with and without disabilities live together. We have a Creative Hands studio/day program and Inclusion Coffeehouse located in Hamilton. All our programs, office and homes are located within the Sherman and Main neighbourhood. Our community is in an urban community with access to public transportation.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Fosters a home environment that is warm, welcoming and comfortable to everyone, including community members, family, friends, volunteers, former assistants and neighbours.
- Fosters an environment of sharing life together in a spirit of trust, relationship and unity.
- Has the desire and can translate responsibilities of Role Guide into day-to-day actions that bring the Identity & Mission to life.
- Leads the day-to-day household duties in a way that builds relationship and creates a sense of home.
- Applies good judgement and takes initiative to identify opportunities for improvement and issues that need to be resolved.
- Accepts direction, and is accountable to, the Homes Coordinator or Community Leader, and is able to communicates proactively issues of concern.
- To plan and maintain household schedules and routines in a timely manner.
- To ensure maintenance of and proper use of all logs, including house log (communication book), daily journals, medical log, maintenance log, all necessary forms and binders for ministry compliance.
- To ensure the necessary care of equipment, household goods, and furniture - both inside and outside the house, including repairs, as they are required.
- Leads and inspires assistants with clear direction, supervision, skill building, and guides them in understanding how to live their role well. Leads effective weekly Team and House meetings and ensures follow up.
- Ensures necessary care and maintenance of home and meticulously maintains house financials (i.e. invoices, receipts, and expenses are recorded and submitted according to procedure, and in a timely manner).
- Understands and adheres to the guidelines, policies, and regulations of the L’Arche Community and government bodies.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Fluent in spoken and written English,
- Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision.
- Ability to be flexible and manage the stress of multi-faceted responsibilities and management
- Ability to remain calm, focused and clear in times of crisis
- Organized and able to set priorities and follow-through 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

Driver license and insurability is an asset

**Position**: House Leader, Cornerstone House

**Start date**: Immediately

**Location**: Hamilton, ON

**Salary**: Commensurate with experience

**Duration**: Permanent full time

**Responsible To**:Homes Coordinator

**How to Apply**:
**Experience**: Required
- previous experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities

**Education**: Preferred
- Some college or better in Social Work or related field

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- CPR Certified

Preferred
- Crisis Prevention Interv.

**Skills**: Preferred
- English

**Behaviors**: Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

**Motivations**: Preferred
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


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