Weekend Program Manager

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 .

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.

• 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

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

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:

2024 Vision and Values  of Christian