Direct Support Professional - ICF (West Columbia)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (PEBA)

Employee referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Paid orientation training

On-the-job training

30-day reviews

Job summary

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs in South Carolina seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals in Intermediate Care Facilities. Roles include 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, as well as pool staff with flexible schedules. Full-time, part-time, and on-call options are available; call to check openings.

The Burton Center offers health benefits, a positive work environment, referral bonuses, EAP, orientation and on-the-job training, plus regular reviews to support success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or ability to pass a competency test.
• Valid SC Driver's License.
• Able to attend mandatory two-week training course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals from a selected meal plan.
• Assist individuals with self-care and daily activities including toileting, personal hygiene, eating, or administering medication.
• Follow facilitated or behavioral support plans.
• Monitor individuals and complete monthly progress reports on all objectives.
• Transport individuals to the day program or planned outings.
• Provide one-on-one care when required (e.g., feeding, toileting).
• Attend orientation and trainings; complete documentation in Therap system.
• Train and implement wheelchair safety and lift procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Lifting 25lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Burton Center is looking for motivated individuals to take on the role of a Direct Support Professional in Intermediate Care Facilities!

Full‑time, part‑time, and as needed positions are available! Please see below for shift hours or call 864‑942‑8921 to see what openings are available!

• 1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:15pm (limited availability)
• 2nd Shift: Various Weekdays 3:45pm - 11:45 and every other Saturday and Sunday 7:45am-7:45pm (Multiple positions available)
• 3rd Shift: Various weekdays 11:45pm - 7:45am and every other Saturday and Sunday from 7:45pm-7:45am (Multiple positions available)
• Pool Staff: we offer flexible schedules according to your availability!

Who We Are And What We Offer

The Burton Center is a non‑profit organization that provides quality services for people with disabilities and special needs and their families. We have main offices located in Greenwood, Lexington, Saluda, and Ware Shoals with home facilities throughout each county. Our dedicated staff members continue to provide quality services to the people we serve.

The Burton Center Offers

• Incredible health benefits through PEBA
• A positive and rewarding work environment
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Three days of paid orientation training
• One week of on‑the‑job training with your assigned mentor
• In‑person reviews after 30 days of employment to help you succeed!

What is an Intermediate Care Facility?

• Intermediate Care Facilities are homes where individuals who require additional support receive 24‑hour care and rehabilitation. Trained Direct Support Professionals and Licensed Practical Nurses create a home‑like environment while also providing a personalized care plan.

Job Description

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide supervision and support to individuals who need direct, personalized care and individualized training. The candidate that best suits this position will be caring and motivated!

Direct Care For Individuals Can Include

• Preparing meals from a selected meal plan.
• Assisting individuals with self‑help skills and daily activities such as toileting, personal hygiene, eating, or administering medication.
• Following any facilitated or behavioral support plans.
• Monitoring individuals and completing monthly progress reports on all objectives.
• Transporting individuals to the day program or planned outings.
• Always supervise and advocate for individuals.
• Assist individuals during extracurricular activities.
• Provide one on one care to an individual if that level of care is required for the position, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, etc.
• Attends initial Burton Center staff orientation, in‑services and workshops as appropriate to enhance job performance.
• Provide appropriate and accurate documentation during each shift through online *Therap* system
• Training and implementing wheelchair safety and lift procedures

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass a competency test
• Valid SC Driver's License
• Able to attend mandatory two-week training course

Preferred Qualifications

• Clear oral and written communication skills
• Lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally
• Ability to care and advocate for others
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and squat
• Ability to stand or walk for long period of time
• Ability to drive and transport individuals who may be wheelchair bound