Full-time Direct Support Professional (1st Shift)

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs

Saluda (SC)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Burton Center for Disabilities and Special Needs is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Day Program. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with hours from 7:00am to 4:15pm, supporting adults with disabilities and promoting independence through structured activities and care.

You will receive in-depth training, includingMedTech and basic life support, and will use a curriculum to guide behavioral support plans.

Qualifications

All new hires must complete in-person orientation and online training prior to on-the-job training.
Orientation is held monthly, over three days (9am–5pm).

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered direct care to adults with disabilities.
Support training, independence, and community engagement.
Document progress using Therap and perform basic care tasks as needed.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Lift 50 lbs

Stand/walk long periods

Team player

Oral and written communication

Job description

Burton Center is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Direct Support Professional (DSP) to add to our dynamic team! DSP fulfill the Burton Center mission to develop and discover unlimited potential in adults with disabilities and special needs. Through coaching, training, community advocacy, verbal prompts, and hands-on support as needed, Direct Support Professionals promote individuals to have the best quality of life. If you are a creative, energetic, and caring person, this position is for you!

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 7:00am - 4:15pm, 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 50lbs
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

All newly hired Burton Center staff must complete a mandatory in-person orientation, MedTech, and complete all assigned online training prior to on-the-job training. Orientation is held once a month, over the course of three days, from 9am-5pm. 2026 Orientation dates*