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.
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 up-to-date 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
Qualifications, Skills Needed and Position Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
Fluent in spoken and written English
Knowledgeable about L’Arche history, values and vision.
Ability to be versatile 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.
Open to learn and grow; able to give and receive feedback
Ability to proactively manage tensions in relationships
Ability to effectively delegate and supervise
House Leaders have 40 hour/week schedules that include at least 2 mornings and one evening or at least 1 morning and two evenings. Days away (off) are Friday and Saturday.

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📌 House Leader (Alberta)
🏢 L'Arche Canada
📍 Alberta