Direct Support Professional - Weekends

Arbor Associates; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Sick time

W-2 employment

Job summary

Arbor Associates is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals for weekend shifts in Wolcott, CT. Earn $20.00/hr delivering direct care to adults who need consistent, engaged support. Two weekend options: Saturday–Sunday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–11:00 PM. W-2 employment from day one offers stability and a meaningful bump in weekly income.

Join a team that values relationship-based care and supports your Monday–Friday schedule. Training in North Haven, CT is required before starting.

Qualifications

• Weekend availability required
• Experience in direct care for adults
• Able to work Saturday and Sunday shifts

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for adults with behavioral needs—personal hygiene care, ADL assistance, meal prep, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Maintain a calm, steady demeanor throughout every interaction, including during challenging moments.
• Engage actively and meaningfully with the individuals you support—connection is a core part of this role, not an afterthought.
• Monitor health and behavior, document observations accurately, and communicate updates to program staff at shift end.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, person-centered environment that upholds dignity and individual preferences at all times.
• Attend 3 days of required training in North Haven, CT prior to beginning work.
• Follow program safety protocols, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to all Arbor and program-specific standards throughout every shift.

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Weekends

Monday–Friday Workers Looking to Add Weekend Income Your Monday–Friday Job Pays the Bills. Your Weekend Could Pay $20.00/hr More. Location: Wolcott, CT Openings: 2 Positions Available

Shifts Available:

• Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Saturday–Sunday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM

Pay: $20.00/hr

Reasons to Join Arbor

Your weekdays stay exactly the same — Saturday and Sunday shifts only, so your Monday–Friday schedule is completely untouched. Two days of work, a meaningful bump in weekly income. Two shifts available — Saturday–Sunday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or Saturday–Sunday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM. Choose the one that fits how your weekends actually run. $20.00/hr for work that means something — this is a direct support role with adults who need consistent, engaged, caring support. If your weekday job leaves you feeling like a number, your weekend here won't. Two positions open — a dedicated 1:1 approach means you're not stretched across a floor or a caseload. Focused, relationship-based work with the individuals you support.

Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD/AD&D, and sick time available for qualifying employees.

W-2 employment with Arbor from day one — real employer, stable paycheck, no 1099 paperwork on top of what you're already managing.

DSP | HHA | CNA | Caregiver | PCA — weekend availability and direct care experience? You're already the right fit.

Two positions are open and ready to fill.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for adults with behavioral needs — personal hygiene care, ADL assistance, meal prep, mobility, and daily living skills.
• Maintain a calm, steady demeanor throughout every interaction, including during challenging moments.
• Engage actively and meaningfully with the individuals you support — connection is a core part of this role, not an afterthought.
• Monitor health and behavior, document observations accurately, and communicate updates to program staff at shift end.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, person-centered environment that upholds dignity and individual preferences at all times.
• Attend 3 days of required training in North Haven, CT prior to beginning work.
• Follow program safety protocols, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to all Arbor and program-specific standards throughout every shift.