Weekend Program Manager

Jill’s House, Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jill’s House, Inc. in Virginia is seeking a compassionate Program Manager to lead the Weekend Program at Tysons, ensuring safe, person-centered care and program excellence.

You will coach Direct Support Professionals, collaborate with families and internal teams, and model Jill’s House’s mission and Christian values.

If you are a servant-leader with strong supervision experience and a passion for empowering staff and wholistic care, apply today.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of demonstrated professional excellence, with at least one year working with children or adults with disabilities; or
• High school diploma with two years of demonstrated professional excellence and at least three years working with children or adults with disabilities in a residential setting
• At least one year of supervisory or management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the Tysons Weekend Program
• Supervise, coach, and develop Direct Support Professionals
• Support staff during client care routines, behavior support, documentation, and urgent program needs
• Help ensure excellent, person-centered care for the individuals served
• Communicate with parents/guardians, external partners, and internal teams
• Partner with the AVP of Programs, Respite Care Team, Nursing Team, Human Resources, and other colleagues to ensure consistency and excellence
• Support documentation, compliance, training, staff development, and continuous program improvement
• Serve as a culture leader for the direct care team by modeling Jill’s House’s mission, values, and guiding principles

Skills

Leadership

Behavior support

Staff development

Communication

Time management

Emergency response

Flexibility

Christ-centered

Education

Bachelor’s degree with two years experience with disabilities

High school diploma with two years experience with disabilities in residential setting

Supervisory/management experience

Job description

Overview

Jill’s House is a Christian non-profit organization and auxiliary ministry of McLean Bible Church that serves families raising children and young adults with intellectual disabilities through short-term overnight respite care and family support services. We welcome families regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics; we seek to live by Biblical principles. Learn more at jillshouse.org.

Jill’s House is seeking a compassionate, experienced Program Manager to provide leadership and oversight for our Weekend Program with excellence, joy, and Christ-centered care.

The ideal candidate is a servant-leader who can build trust, drive culture, and inspire a team to serve with care and excellence, and who enjoys motivating, coaching, and influencing others toward strong team performance, accountability, and consistent program execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day execution of the Tysons Weekend Program
• Supervise, coach, and develop Direct Support Professionals
• Support staff during client care routines, behavior support, documentation, and urgent program needs
• Help ensure excellent, person-centered care for the individuals served
• Communicate with parents/guardians, external partners, and internal teams
• Partner with the AVP of Programs, Respite Care Team, Nursing Team, Human Resources, and other colleagues to ensure consistency and excellence
• Support documentation, compliance, training, staff development, and continuous program improvement
• Serve as a culture leader for the direct care team by modeling Jill’s House’s mission, values, and guiding principles

Qualifications

We are looking for a leader who is compassionate, organized, and energized by leading by example to develop others and strengthen program quality. The ideal candidate will motivate a team, create accountability, lead through change, and help staff deliver excellent, person-centered care.

• Experience working with children or adults with intellectual disabilities
• Strong knowledge of behavior support strategies and person-centered care
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple direct reports
• Strong coaching, communication, and staff development skills
• Ability to engage in a Christ-centered manner
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and directive in emergency or escalated situations
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and time management skills
• Flexibility to adjust work availability as program needs shift, including some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to partner across teams and support the ministry needs
• Commitment to affirming the McLean Bible Church Vision/Values and Standards of Christian Conduct

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of demonstrated professional excellence, with at least one year working with children or adults with disabilities; or
• High school diploma with two years of demonstrated professional excellence and at least three years working with children or adults with disabilities in a residential setting
• At least one year of supervisory or management experience
• Experience working with children or adults with varying disabilities

Why Join Jill’s House

At Jill’s House, leadership will shape the care, culture, and experience of the individuals and families we serve. You will help create a place where people with intellectual disabilities are known, celebrated, and loved.

You will serve in a ministry where the love of Christ is reflected through compassionate care and genuine relationships.

If you are a mission-driven leader who develops people, provides excellent service, and helps create meaningful experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

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 view our video and learn more about our work: https://youtu.be/Sy2_XjFUWTg

2024 Vision and Values Statement_Standards of Christian Conduct.pdf