L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging.

L’Arche Edmonton is looking to welcome a House Leader for a group home in Sherwood Park.

Position Overview

Guided by the mission and values of L’Arche, the House Leader oversees the day-to-day life of the home. They lead the house team to nurture the well-being and growth of each person with a developmental disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise assistants, employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).

Key Responsibilities

Core Member Support

- Provide direct support for Core Members in all aspects of their life, including relationship & atmosphere, individual support planning & documentation, health & safety, personal care & daily living, and community access & advocacy.
- Oversee the well-being and growth of Core Members, including regular reviews of individual support plans and behavioral support plans.
- Oversee communication with guardians, professionals, day programs, etc.

Leadership & Supervision of Team

- Lead team meetings.
- Give orientation and training to new Assistants.
- Supervise and nurture the growth of Assistants with regular feedback, roles & goals meetings, performance reviews, and circles of learning.




- Participate in the leadership of the community in the key leaders and team leaders groups.

Administrative

- Schedule Assistants, book relief, approve timecards and leave of absence requests.
- Review and keep various records up to date, including files for Core Members, supervision records, house files, house routines, house expenses, schedules, incident reports, log notes, etc.
- Ensure accreditation and licensing standards are followed.
- Oversee all other administrative tasks.

Qualifications

- Required:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Driver’s license and driving experience
- 2 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or in a related field
- Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check

- Preferred:

- Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
- Supervisory experience

Working Conditions

- The position involves direct care, which includes lifting and transferring
- Exposure to varying behaviors and emotional situations, requiring calm and qualified responses
- Exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including viruses
- A flexible schedule is required to support the home as needed, e.g., relief booking, filling in scheduling gaps, urgent needs, etc.
- Supporting multiple homes as needed

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.

Scheduled 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.

📌 Team Leader - Group Home (Edmonton)
🏢 L'Arche Canada
📍 Edmonton