Full-time Direct Support Professional (1st Shift)

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Burton Center For Disabilities & Special Needs in Greenwood, SC seeks a Direct Support Professional for the Day Program. The role supports adults with disabilities through person-centered care, training for independence, and community engagement.

Training covers a range of tasks, including basic care, behavior supports, and activity participation, with progress tracked in Therap. You will receive thorough in-person and on-the-job training, potentially involving vehicle operation and Lifesaving

Qualifications

• SC Driver's License.
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Adaptive, a team player, and an advocate for others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and implement person-centered support.
• Execute training programs to encourage independence and community engagement.
• Track individuals' objectives and progress using Therap.
• Drive Burton Center vehicles and operate wheelchair lifts as trained.
• Offer care including toileting, incontinence support, feeding assistance as needed.
• Follow behavioral support plans and participate in planned activities.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Physical endurance

Adaptability

Job description

About Burton Center

Burton Center is a non‑profit disability and special needs board. Our organization was created in 1971 to provide essential services to individuals with disabilities and special needs and to offer much needed assistance to their families. Over the last five decades, we have been able to expand our range of services. With locations in Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Lexington, McCormick, Ware Shoals, and Saluda counties, Burton Center's staff of 325 assists over 500 people. Our services are provided free of charge to those who meet specific eligibility criteria by the South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We offer Day Programs, Residential Services, and Employment Placement Programs.

About the Position

This is a first shift, full‑time position. The hours range from 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. This position is a part of Burton Center's Day Program.

As a Direct Support Professional at the Day Program, your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for adults with disabilities and special needs who participate in this program. Using person‑centered support, you will implement effective training programs, encourage independence and community engagement, and provide direct care with self‑help skills and personal hygiene. Our team will provide in‑depth training on how to provide quality, direct care that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will be able to encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle by teaching from a designated curriculum, following behavioral support plans, and participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. You will also be provided with a Chromebook to track individuals' objectives and complete progress reports using the online system, Therap. Thorough in‑person training and on‑the‑job training will also prepare you to drive Burton Center vehicles, operate wheelchair lifts safely, use therapeutic options, and provide Basic Life Support and MedTech certifications.

Required Qualifications

• SC Driver's License
• Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to be adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

How To Apply

Please apply online through Burton Center's website at www.burtoncenter.org under Employment Opportunities. Once you have submitted your completed application, an HR representative will reach out to set up an interview if you are a qualified candidate.

Orientation Dates

• March 24th‑26th and 31st
• April 21st‑23rd and 30th
• May 19th‑21st and 28th
• June 2nd‑4th and 18th
• July 14th‑16th and 23rd
• Aug 11th‑13th and 20th
• Sep 8th‑10th and 17th
• Oct 6th‑8th and 15th
• Nov 17th‑19th and 25th
• Dec 1‑3 and 22nd