Empowering Direct Support Professional (Evening/Weekend)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility. This full-time role supports up to 8 adults with disabilities through person-centered training, independence promotion, and community engagement.

Duties include direct care such as personal hygiene, meals, mobility assistance, medication administration, and coordinating planned activities. A valid SC driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• SC Driver's License required.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; able to stand/walk long periods.
• Adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must complete in-person orientation and online training prior to on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to up to 8 adults with disabilities.
• Implement training programs and promote independence and community engagement.
• Perform direct care including personal hygiene, meals, and daily living activities.
• Administer medications and monitor health needs as trained.
• Follow behavior support plans and document progress using Therap.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Lift up to 50 lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Adaptive, team player, advocate

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Therap

Chromebook

Job description

Burton Center is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility. This full-time role supports up to 8 adults with disabilities through person-centered training, independence promotion, and community engagement.

Duties include direct care such as personal hygiene, meals, mobility assistance, medication administration, and coordinating planned activities. A valid SC driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs are required.