Weekend Warrior-Direct Support Professional

Work Every Other Weekend and Earn Premium Pay

Opportunity Living is seeking compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team as Weekend Warrior Direct Support Professionals.

Weekend Warriors work two extended shifts—Saturday and Sunday—every other weekend. This position is ideal for someone who wants a consistent schedule, fewer days at work, and the opportunity to earn a higher rate while making a meaningful difference.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build independence, participate in their community, and enjoy a safe and fulfilling life.

Weekend Warrior Schedule

• Work approximately 14 hours on both Saturday and Sunday.
• Work every other weekend according to the assigned Weekend Warrior schedule.
• Both scheduled weekend shifts must be worked to qualify for the Weekend Warrior premium rate.
• Missed shifts cannot be made up the following weekend to regain the premium.
• Regular and dependable attendance is an essential requirement of this position.
• Weekend Warriors may receive a limited number of approved sick or vacation days each year in accordance with the Weekend Warrior agreement and Opportunity Living’s attendance policy.

What You’ll Do

• Provide respectful, person-centered support to individuals with disabilities.
• Help clients participate in recreational, social, community, and skill-building activities.
• Encourage individuals to complete daily tasks as independently as possible.
• Follow and document each client’s Individual Program Plan.
• Assist with personal-care needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, tooth brushing, and toileting.
• Support clients with meals, housekeeping, laundry, and maintaining a clean, comfortable home.
• Follow healthcare plans and directions provided by Health Services.
• Observe and report changes in a client’s health, behavior, or response to programming.
• Maintain client safety by following established safety and emergency procedures.
• Provide CPR, First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions when necessary.
• Protect client rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, supervisors, families, and healthcare providers.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Participate in required training, staff meetings, and continuing education.
• Perform other duties necessary to support clients and the effective operation of the home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred. Applicants currently working toward a diploma or GED may be considered.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• A sincere desire to work with and support individuals with disabilities.
• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow care plans, policies, safety procedures, and supervisor directions.
• Ability to pass required criminal and registry background checks.
• Ability to complete a tuberculosis screening.
• Ability to complete and maintain required training, including CPR/First Aid, Dependent Adult/Child Abuse, behavior-management training, and other job-specific training.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to safely perform job duties, complete documentation, and communicate during routine and emergency situations.
• Sufficient hearing and vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, to recognize alarms, call lights, requests for assistance, environmental hazards, and emergency situations.
• Commitment to Opportunity Living’s mission and values.

Physical and Work Requirements

This position works in a residential environment that changes according to the needs of the individuals being supported. The work may be fast-paced and include interruptions, unexpected situations, and changing priorities.

Depending on client needs, the position may require:

• Assisting individuals with mobility, transfers, and personal care.
• Lifting or moving more than 50 pounds.
• Walking or standing for extended periods.
• Providing CPR/First Aid, behavioral support, and other interventions.
• Working around mild to moderate noise.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why Join Opportunity Living?

At Opportunity Living, your work matters. You will help individuals develop skills, experience greater independence, participate in their community, and enjoy meaningful everyday moments. We provide required training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

If you are dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference every other weekend, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunity Living is an equal opportunity employer.