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L'Arche Canada Inc.

House Leader (Permanent) & House Leader (12-18 Month Term)

Antigonish, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or in a related field
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 5, 2026

Original job description

L'Arche welcomes assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with intellectual 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 Antigonish is looking to welcome two House Leader's - one in a permanent capacity, and one to cover a parental leave for 12-18 months. Applicants must legally be able to work in Canada.

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 an intellectual disability (Core Members) in the home. They support and supervise employees and volunteers in the home (Assistants).

Key Responsibilities / Expected Tasks:

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/casual assistants, 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 aspects of the home.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Nova Scotia Class 5 Driver’s license and driving experience
- 2 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or in a related field
- Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
- Diploma in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field is an asset
- Supervisory experience is an asset

Working Conditions

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

Accessibility and Inclusion

L’Arche Antigonish is committed to employment equity, inclusion, and accessibility. If you require an accommodation during the process, please indicate this in your email.

Notes

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Responsibilities

The House Leader at L'Arche Canada will oversee daily life in the home, supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in their care plans, health, personal care and community access. They will also lead and supervise the team of Assistants and keep schedules, records and licensing standards in order.

Requirements

Candidates need Grade 12 or equivalent, a Nova Scotia Class 5 driver's licence with driving experience, two years supporting people with intellectual disabilities or in a related field, and an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check. A community support diploma and supervisory experience are assets.

Skills

Individual support planning
Behavioural support plans
Staff scheduling
Team leadership
Staff supervision and performance reviews
Staff orientation and training
Incident reporting
Record keeping
Accreditation and licensing compliance
Personal care
Lifting and transferring
Crisis de-escalation
Guardian and professional communication
Community access and advocacy
Driving
Conflict resolution

Keywords

House Leader
intellectual disabilities
community support
disability support
residential support
team leadership
supervision
care planning
behavioural support plans
scheduling
vulnerable sector check
Class 5 driver's licence
personal care
L'Arche
group home
supported living
staff supervision
record keeping
accreditation compliance
Nova Scotia

Licenses

Vulnerable Sector Check

Seniority

Mid level

Fields of study

Community Support Work
Disability Studies
Social Services
Health Care Aide

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