Weekend Direct Support Professional (PT with Benefits)

Direct Support Professional - Vienna, VA

Salary Range: $18.00 To $18.75 Hourly

Jill's House is a Christian non-profit organization and auxiliary ministry of McLean Bible Church called by God to love individuals 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 individuals that 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.

Jill's House is seeking Direct Support Professionals to care for individuals 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.

We are especially in need of compassionate team members available to serve on Sundays. Your willingness to fill this need would be a tremendous blessing to the families we serve.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for:

• The guidance and supervision of individuals 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 and enjoyable experience for all participants.

Available Shifts:

• Fridays: 5 PM - 10 PM
• Saturday: 1 PM - 9 PM
• Sunday: 6 AM - 4 PM

Benefits: Part Time employees that work at least 20 hours a week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Company sponsored Dental/Vision insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Free EAP counseling services

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years old, high school graduate or GED.
• At least six months successful experience is preferred.
• Weekend shift availability is required.
• Satisfactory oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess strong collaboration and teamwork skills, patience, and a desire to learn new things and grow.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and maintain stamina for long periods of time.
• Must affirm the McLean Bible Church Vision and Values as well as abide by the Standards of Christian Conduct.

The goal of Jill's House is to share Jesus' love for individuals 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.