Full-time 1st Shift Direct Support Professional

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for full-time 1st shift (Monday - Friday) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The DSP will help with daily living, medication administration, meal preparation, documentation, transportation, and safety.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a SC driver's license, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with adults with varying support needs.
• Compassionate, dependable, and committed to quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks and medication administration as per ISP/BSP.
• Support individualized behavior plans and personal goals.
• Complete progress reports and maintain documentation.
• Prepare meals per approved plans and guidelines.
• Transport participants to programs and activities.
• Provide supervision and advocacy to ensure safety and well-being.
• Support recreational and social activities and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Dependable

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Fulltime 1st Shift (Monday - Friday)

Position Summary

At Burton Center, our mission is "Discovering and Developing Unlimited Potential."We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide quality care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will help individuals build independence, achieve personal goals, and participate fully in their communities while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and believe in empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living and self-help skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, and medication administration as outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP) or Behavior Support Plan (BSP).
• Understand, implement, and support individualized behavior plans and personal goals.
• Monitor individual progress and complete monthly progress reports related to established objectives and outcomes.
• Maintain accurate communication logs and complete required data entry and documentation using an online Therap system or other approved methods.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to approved meal plans and dietary guidelines.
• Transport individuals to day programs, appointments, community outings, and other scheduled activities.
• Provide continuous supervision and advocacy to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals served.
• Support individuals during recreational, social, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home or facility environment.
• Provide one-on-one support when required, including assistance with feeding, toileting, mobility, and other personal care needs.
• Attend all required Burton Center orientations, trainings, workshops, and in-service programs to enhance job knowledge and performance.
• Follow all agency, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to successfully pass a competency assessment.
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adults with varying support needs.
• Dependable, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent care.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and assist individuals throughout the workday as needed.

Why Join Burton Center?

At Burton Center, your work has purpose. Every day, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with disabilities and special needs while being part of a team that values compassion, respect, and personal growth.