Direct Support Professional (Part Time)

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Vienna, VA

Jill’s House is a Christian non-profit organization and auxiliary ministry of McLean Bible Church called by God to love families raising children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-22) toward Jesus by providing them with short-term, overnight respite care and holistic family support services. We seek to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed to all our constituencies. We unconditionally welcome, love, and serve all families whose children fit our service parameters regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or any other characteristic. In all that we do, we seek to live in accordance with Biblical principles. To learn more, please visit our website at jillshouse.org.

Jill’s House is seeking Direct Support Professionals to care for children with intellectual disabilities in our fully accessible respite resort in Vienna, Virginia just outside of Washington, DC.

Training and professional development is provided so experience is not required. Weekend availability is highly preferred.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for:

• The guidance and supervision of the children to whom they are assigned.

• Performing a combination of basic care, assistance with activities of daily living, and activity guidance in a safe, nurturing environment.

• Following each client’s service plan and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.

Available Shifts:

Tuesdays: 1 PM - 9 PM

Wednesdays: 6 AM - 10 AM and 1 PM - 9 PM

Thursdays: 6 AM-10 AM and 1 PM - 9 PM

Fridays: 6 AM - 10 AM, 4 PM - 10 PM

Saturday: 6 AM to 2 PM, 1 PM - 9 PM, and 6 AM - 6 PM

Sunday: 6 AM - 2 PM, 1 PM - 6:30 PM and 6 AM - 6 PM

The goal of Jill’s House is to share Jesus’ love for children with intellectual disabilities and their families through purposeful excellence, joyful service, and compassionate engagement. Please take the time to view our "Together" video and learn more about what we do at Jill's House and why we do it: -

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old, high school graduate or GED.

• At least six months successful experience in working directly with children is preferred.

• Must be able to work weekend shifts (a minimum of 4 per month is required)

• Patience, good oral and written communication skills.

• Great team skills, willingness to learn and grow.

• Enjoyment of children, physical strength and stamina to help children transition into bed.

• Must affirm the McLean Bible Church Vision and Values as well as abide by the Standards of Christian Conduct. (See attached)

Please review and sign the attached Vision and Values statement and upload it with your resume and cover letter.

The goal of Jill’s House is to share Jesus’ love with children with intellectual disabilities and their families through professional excellence.