Job detail

Weekend Overnight Direct Support Professional

Jill's House Inc

#Weekend Shifts #Intellectual Disabilities #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Activities of Daily Living #Client Service Plan #Respite Care #Overnight Care

Quick overview

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the guidance and supervision of assigned individuals, performing basic care and assistance with daily living activities. They must follow each client’s service plan to create a positive, engaging, and fun experience in a safe, nurturing environment.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED, and possess a minimum of one year of experience working in direct care with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Weekend availability, patience, good communication skills, and the physical stamina to assist with transitions are mandatory.

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Job description

Overnight Direct Support Professional - Vienna, VA

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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 who 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 Overnight Direct Support Professionals to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in our fully accessible facility in Vienna, Virginia just outside of Washington, DC.

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 client engagement in a safe, nurturing environment.
Following each client’s service plan and creating a safe and positive experience for all participants.

Starting Rate

$19.50 + shift differential

Available Shifts

Friday, 6 pm - 7 am
Saturday, 6 pm, 7 am

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Be at least 18 years old, with a high school diploma or GED.
At least 1+ years of experience working in a direct care role and with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
Must have an interest in serving the ID/D community.
Weekend availability is required.
Must have patience and good oral and written communication skills.
Strong team player with a willingness to learn and grow.
Physical strength and stamina to help individuals transition into bed.
Must affirm the McLean Bible Church Vision and Values as well as abide by the Standards of Christian Conduct. (See attached)

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: https://youtu.be/Sy2_XjFUWTg