Post Graduate Fellowship

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.

The Jill’s House Fellowship is a program for current college graduates to gain experience in their field of study and to make a true difference in the lives of others. In addition to hourly pay, Fellows live in paid, fully furnished housing, and participate in sponsored social, professional, and spiritual development outings.

“If you let it, working at Jill’s House will change your perspective on the population we serve and on the world. There is so much joy to be found in creating a space of radical acceptance and belonging for the children and families we serve and letting that spirit of inclusion seep out into the rest of your life and relationships. If you have a heart for service and a teachable spirit, this is the place for you!” Emily, Fellow 2021-22

As a Fellow you will receive:

• Paid training and spend the majority of your week working directly with kids with intellectual disabilities. You will be the hands and feet of Jesus as you engage them in a wide variety of fun activities and assist them with activities of daily living as needed. Jill's House Fellows typically work about 40 hours per week.
• Paid participation in professional and spiritual development events which historically have included hearing from professionals working in a variety of disability fields, visiting facilities catering to those with special needs, attending seminars on personal finance, resume building and networking, and engaging in group Bible studies.
• Opportunities to join social outings that allow you to bond with other fellows, see our Nation’s Capital and explore the sites and experiences that Northern Virginia has to offer.

Primary Responsibilities as a Jill's House Fellow Include:

• Leading a group of clients engaging them in fun, positive activities at our Jill's House respite facility
• Following an individualized service plan to provide customized care for each client in your group
• Documenting details related to each client's stay
• Interacting with the families of the clients we serve

Please see the attached Intern and Fellow Brochure for more details.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a recent college graduate.
• At least six months successful experience in working directly with children is preferred.
• Patience and satisfactory oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent team skills and a willingness to learn and grow.
• Enjoyment of children and physical stamina.
• A commitment of one year to the Fellowship Program is preferred.
• Must affirm the McLean Bible Church Vision and Values and Standards of Christian Conduct. (See attached)

The goal of Jill’s House is to share Jesus’ love with 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: https://youtu.be/Sy2_XjFUWTg